Which state of matter has the highest potential energy?

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Meave60
Jan 10, 2016

The solid state of matter has the greatest potential energy.

Explanation:

Potential energy is the energy a body has due to its position rather than its motion, which would be kinetic energy.

The order of decreasing potential energy for a substance is solid#<#liquid#<#gas#<#plasma. The solid state would have the greatest potential energy and least kinetic energy. The plasma state would have the least potential energy and the greatest kinetic energy.

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