Question

using potential and kinetic energy quick check
which is the best description of potential energy? (1 point)
objects potential energy can be destroyed if the chemical bonds are broken.
all objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are positioned above earths surface.
only some objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds.
all objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are in motion.

Explanation:

• According to the law of conservation of energy, energy cannot be destroyed, so the first option is wrong.
• Kinetic energy is related to motion, not potential energy, so the fourth option is wrong.
• All objects have chemical potential energy in their bonds. And gravitational potential energy \(U = mgh\) (\(h\) is the height above the Earth's surface), so objects have more potential energy when positioned above Earth's surface.

Answer:

All objects have potential energy stored in their chemical bonds and will have more potential energy when they are positioned above Earth’s surface.