Question

Which of the following is not true about potential energy?

Select one:
a.
b.
C.
d.
Potential energy is stored energy.
Potential energy is related to position.
Potential energy is a scalar quantity.
Potential energy has direction.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

Potential Energy:

• Energy stored due to the position of any object is usually known as the potential energy of the object.

Type of Quantity:

• Potential energy is a scalar quantity which means it is only defined by its magnitude and has no direction.

Unit:

• The unit of potential energy is joules.

Types:

• Gravitational potential energy
• Elastic potential energy
• Electric potential energy
• Nuclear potential energy

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