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Q: Which of the following is an example of potential energy?A. Bricks placed on the roof of the house B. Spring of a clock when it rotates C. Compressed spring D. Stored water in an elevated reservoir under the water supply system
  • A. A, D
  • B. C, D
  • C. A, B and C
  • D. A, B, C, D
Correct Answer: Option D - The energy that is generated due to a particular state or position of an object is called potential energy. Examples of potential energy are, a brick placed on the roof of the house, a clock spring when it rotates, compressed spring or spring energy and the energy stored in the elevated reservoir under the water supply system.
D. The energy that is generated due to a particular state or position of an object is called potential energy. Examples of potential energy are, a brick placed on the roof of the house, a clock spring when it rotates, compressed spring or spring energy and the energy stored in the elevated reservoir under the water supply system.

Explanations:

The energy that is generated due to a particular state or position of an object is called potential energy. Examples of potential energy are, a brick placed on the roof of the house, a clock spring when it rotates, compressed spring or spring energy and the energy stored in the elevated reservoir under the water supply system.