Question

energy stored in an object is its ______.
mechanical energy
potential energy
temperature
kinetic energy

Explanation:

• Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic and potential energy.
• Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.
• Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a substance, not stored energy.
• Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion.

Answer:

potential energy