Question
Which object has potential energy? A. stereo speaker B. unlit lightbulb 3. rock on the ground d. can of gasoline.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state. Among the options you provided:
A. **Stereo speaker** - Typically has neither potential energy nor stored energy unless it is in a specific position to do work (e.g., being lifted).
B. **Unlit lightbulb** - No significant potential energy unless it is part of a system with electrical potential.
C. **Rock on the ground** - This typically has no potential energy unless it is positioned such that it could fall (like if it were on a ledge). A rock on the ground is not elevated, so it has little to no gravitational potential energy.
D. **Can of gasoline** - This has chemical potential energy due to the energy stored in its chemical bonds.
Therefore, the best answer from the list is **D. can of gasoline**.
A. **Stereo speaker** - Typically has neither potential energy nor stored energy unless it is in a specific position to do work (e.g., being lifted).
B. **Unlit lightbulb** - No significant potential energy unless it is part of a system with electrical potential.
C. **Rock on the ground** - This typically has no potential energy unless it is positioned such that it could fall (like if it were on a ledge). A rock on the ground is not elevated, so it has little to no gravitational potential energy.
D. **Can of gasoline** - This has chemical potential energy due to the energy stored in its chemical bonds.
Therefore, the best answer from the list is **D. can of gasoline**.