Question

Energy possessed by a body on account of position or configuration is called

• A. kinetic energy
• B. potential energy
• C. mechanical energy
• D. magnetic energy

Answer 1

The correct option is B

potential energy

Explanation for the correct option

B: potential energy

1. The energy possessed by the body due to its location or position with respect to the reference level.

2. Mathematically we can see that,

P.E = m x g x h

Explanation for the incorrect options

A: kinetic energy

Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by the body by virtue of its motion.

C: mechanical energy

Mechanical energy is due to the displacement of the body.
D: magnetic energy

Magnetic energy come into a role when a magnetic force acts on a charged particle in a magnetic field.

Thus, the energy possessed by a body on account of position or configuration is called potential energy.