The energy possessed by a body due to its position or configuration is called MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The energy possessed by a body due to its position or configuration is called
A. Thermal energy
B. Nuclear energy
C. Kinetic energy
D. Potential energy
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Potential energy: gravitational (mgh), elastic (½kx²). Kinetic energy due to motion. Total mechanical energy sum conserved in conservative forces.

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