A ball held above the ground has energy stored due to its position, called
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Correct answer to question 165 (General Science): gravitational potential energy
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Height above the ground gives an object gravitational potential energy; releasing the ball converts that stored energy into kinetic energy as it falls and speeds up.
Updated: November 2026
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