Question

multiple - choice question
when energy is stored, we call it _.
chemical energy
potential energy
thermal energy
kinetic energy
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Explanation:

• Chemical energy is a form of potential energy stored in chemical bonds. But the general term for stored energy is potential energy.
• Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its position or state (stored energy).
• Thermal energy is the energy due to the temperature of an object (related to the motion of particles, more like kinetic in nature for particles).
• Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

Answer:

potential energy