The energy associated with an object held above the surface of the earth is called _____.
A)heat
B)internal energy
C)temperature
D)kinetic energy
E)potential energy

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The energy associated with an object held above the surface of the earth is potential energy, as it has the potential to do work if released. Heat, internal energy, and temperature refer to the thermal energy of a system, while kinetic energy refers to the energy of motion.

The Energy Associated with an Object Held Above the Surface