Potential energy would best be expressed when
A)pulling or pushing an object.
B)atoms moving at 200 km/hr.
C)atoms moving at 500 km/hr.
D)changing a liquid to a gas.

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Potential energy is stored energy that results from the position or configuration of an object. Changing a liquid to a gas involves a change in the position and configuration of the molecules, which results in the storage of potential energy. Therefore, D is the best choice.

Potential Energy Would Best Be Expressed When