Energy possessed by a body due to its configuration is:
A
Kinetic energy
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B
Nuclear energy
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C
Potential energy
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D
Thermal energy
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Solution
The correct option is C Potential energy
Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object because of its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors.
Nuclear energy is energy in the nucleus (core) of an atom. Atoms are tiny particles that make up every object in the universe.
Thermal energy refers to the internal energy present in a system due to its temperature.
Kinetic energy refers to energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.