Which of the following is an example of potential energy?
A) a car driving down the road
B) a man running down the street
C) a bird flying in the air
D) a loaded gun

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Potential energy is stored energy or the energy of position. A loaded gun has potential energy due to its capacity to do work when the trigger is pulled, unlike the other options which involve kinetic energy (energy of motion).

Which of the Following Is an Example of Potential Energy