Energy stored because of an object's position is called what?

Potential energy.

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  1. Potential energy ✔
  2. Radiant energy
  3. Elastic energy

Why: Potential energy reflects an object's potential to move, usually based on its position in a field.

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Answer: Potential energy. Potential energy reflects an object's potential to move, usually based on its position in a field.

  1. Energy en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Energy
    potential energy reflects the potential of an object to have motion
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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