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The energy possessed by a body, for doing work by virtue of its position, is called

(a) potential energy

(b) kinetic energy

(c) electrical energy

(d) chemical energy

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This interesting question is from Kinetics of Motion in portion Kinematics & Kinetics of Motion of Machine Kinematics

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The correct choice is (a) potential energy

For explanation: Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body for doing work, by virtue of its position.

Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a body, for doing work, by virtue of its mass and velocity of motion.

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