Potential energy is defined as stored energy that has the potential to do work but is not currently doing so. It is not the energy that is actively doing work, nor is it related to the movement of ions or electrons, the flow of energy due to temperature differences, or energy that moves in waves.

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Potential Energy Is

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Potential energy is

A) the form of energy that actually does work.
B) movement of ions or electrons.
C) energy that flows between objects with different temperatures.
D) stored energy that could do work but is not doing so.
E) energy that moves in waves.

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