Question

Choose the correct answers from the alternatives given .
Potential energy is best described as the

• A. ability to do work
• B. energy of motion of molecules
• C. energy that comes from the sun
• D. stored energy that is available to do work

Answer 1

The correct option is D stored energy that is available to do work

• Potential energy is energy that is stored within an object, not in motion but capable of becoming active. Once an object is in motion, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion.
  
• Energy is the ability to do work.
• The energy of motion of molecules is kinetic energy.
• The energy that comes from the sun is solar energy.
  
• So, the correct option is 'stored energy that is available to do work'.