Which of the Following Types of Energy is Strictly Potential

Question

Which of the following types of energy is strictly potential energy?
A)mechanical energy
B)radiant energy
C)chemical energy
D)electrical energy

Accepted Answer

Potential energy refers to the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. Chemical energy is strictly potential energy as it is the energy stored in the chemical bonds of molecules. Mechanical energy includes both potential and kinetic energy, radiant energy is energy carried by electromagnetic waves, and electrical energy is energy associated with the movement of charged particles.