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Interpretation: The energy of position needs to be determined.
Concept introduction: Energy is defined as the ability to do work or to produce heat. Energy is classified as kinetic energy and potential energy.
Answer to Problem 1STP
b is the correct option.
Explanation of Solution
Potential energy is the energy that takes place due to the position or the composition such as water behind a dam has the potential energy which can be converted to work when the water flows down through turbines and produces electricity. So, option b is correct.
Potential energy is called the energy of position as it takes place due to the position or the composition. Kinetic energy depends upon the motion of the object, enthalpy depends upon the quantities of reactants and products and heat energy depends upon the number of the molecules, temperature of the object etc.
Therefore, option a, c and d are incorrect.
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