Question

multiple choice question
potential energy is energy that is ______ due to the interactions between objects.
used
stored
consumed
released

Explanation:

Potential energy is defined as the energy that is stored in an object due to its position or state. For example, a stretched spring has elastic potential energy (stored energy) because of its stretched state, and a book on a shelf has gravitational potential energy (stored energy) due to its height above the ground. The terms "used", "consumed", and "released" do not accurately describe the nature of potential energy. When potential energy is converted to other forms (like kinetic energy), it is released, but the potential energy itself is in a stored state.

Answer:

stored