Potential energy:

a) is energy that changes into chemical energy only with very high temperatures
b) transfers motion to matter.
c) is contained in matter placed in certain positions or arrangements.
d) contains less energy than kinetic energy.
e) is kinetic energy that has not yet been turned to heat.


Ans: c) is contained in matter placed in certain positions or arrangements.

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