Potential Energy Is Best Described as Which of the Following

question 72

Multiple Choice

Potential energy is best described as which of the following?

• A)Energy in motion
• B)Kinetic energy
• C)Stored energy
• D)Unusable energy

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Definitions:

Usefulness

The degree to which something serves a practical purpose or satisfies a need.

Physical and Functional

Characteristics referring to the tangible aspects and performance capabilities of an asset or system.

Fixed Asset

Long-term tangible property, plant, or equipment that a company owns and uses in its operations to generate income, not expected to be consumed or converted into cash within a year.

Cost Basis

The original value of an asset for tax purposes, adjusted for factors like depreciation, improvements, and returns, used to calculate capital gains or losses.