Question

An overhead tank having some water possesses ------- energy.

• A. Kinetic
• B. Potential
• C. Thermal
• D. Electrical

Answer 1

The correct option is B Potential

potential energy is energy possessed due to relative position of one body with respect to other.

kinetic energy is energy possessed due to motion of the body.

thermal energy is energy possessed due to temperature of the body.

electric energy is due to flow of charge.

the body is at rest but is above ground level, means relatively elevation with respect to earth.

so answer to the question is option B.