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A car standing on top of cliff possess _______ energy.

A

kinetic

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B

potential

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C

heat

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sound

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Solution

The correct option is B
potential

As the car is not in motion, it doesn't possess kinetic energy. But, as it is on top of a cliff/mountain it contains potential energy.

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