Which of the following describes the potential energy of an object or set of objects?
A) water flowing downhill
B) water in a reservoir
C) a person running the 50-yard dash
D) a car speeding up a hill
E) a student pushing open a door

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Potential energy is stored energy or the energy of position. Water in a reservoir has potential energy due to its elevated position, which can be converted into kinetic energy when the water is allowed to flow downhill.

Which of the Following Describes the Potential Energy of an Object