The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position is called its
A
kinetic energy
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B
potential energy
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C
thermal energy
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D
nuclear energy
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Solution
The correct option is B potential energy The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its specific position (or changed configuration) is called the potential energy.