Which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. Potential energy is stored energy; therefore, chemical energy is a type of potential energy.
b. Chemical energy refers to the storage of energy in chemical bonds.
c. Energy can be defined as the capacity to do work.
d. An apple does not have potential energy since it cannot move on its own.
e. Work is anything that involves moving matter against an opposing force.
Ans: d. An apple does not have potential energy since it cannot move on its own.
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