Question

Potential energy is


the energy of motion


stored energy


heat (internal kinetic energy)

Answer 1

Potential energy is best described as **stored energy**. It is the energy that is held in an object due to its position or condition, such as an object elevated above the ground (gravitational potential energy) or a compressed spring (elastic potential energy). This energy has the potential to be converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion.