The energy an object has due to its motion. The energy an object has due to its position. The energy that increases the mass of an object. The energy that increases the temperature of an object.
I gave my students this multiple choice question: What is potential energy?

Only one answer is correct among these 4 choices:
- The energy an object has due to its motion.
- The energy an object has due to its position.
- The energy that increases the mass of an object.
- The energy that increases the temperature of an object.

Could you tell me which one is correct?

The energy an object has due to its position.