The potential energy of a body is the energy by virtue of its _______ .
A
motion
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B
position
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C
Both A and B
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D
None of these
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Solution
The correct option is B position The potential energy of a body is the energy by virtue of its position or configuration. For example, the heavy ball of a demolition machine is storing energy when it is held at an elevated position. This stored energy due to its position is referred to as potential energy. Similarly, a drawn bow is able to store energy as the result of its change of shape or configuration.