Question

The energy possessed by a body due to its change in position or shape is called

Answer 1

Answer:

potential energy

Explanation:

As the basic definition states

'The energy possessed by a body due to virtue of its position is called Potential energy'

basic formula for PE of a body at height H is given by

PE=mgH

m=mass of body

g=gravitational acceleration

H=height

(where H<<Re)

Therefore your answer is potential energy

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

● The energy possessed by a body due to its position is called Potential energy.