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Standard V

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Potential Energy

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_____ energy is the energy the body has because of it's position.

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The correct option is C
potential

Energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position is called potential energy.

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_____ energy is the energy the body has because of it's position.

The correct option is C potential Energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position is called potential energy.

The correct option is C
potential

Energy possessed by an object by virtue of its position is called potential energy.