Question

a child sees an empty soda can resting on the icy surface of a frozen pond and throws a stone at it the stone hits the can which then slides across the ice decreasing in speed as it does so at the edge of the pond the can hits a pile of snow and stops.
which of the following would be the appropriate energy receiver in such an explanation
a.the child
b.the soda can
c.the ice
d.the pile of snow

Answer 1

NO! What does your text say about what propels an inanimate object into motion?

Answer 2

b. the soda can