Question

Mark plays basketball. When he dribbles the ball, the ball’s movement is an example of __________. When he holds the ball in his hands, the ball has only __________.

kinetic energy; potential energy

kinetic energy; elastic potential energy

elastic potential energy; kinetic energy

gravitational potential energy; kinetic energy

Answer 1

When Mark dribbles the ball, the ball’s movement is an example of **kinetic energy**. When he holds the ball in his hands, the ball has only **gravitational potential energy** depending on its height above the ground.

So, the correct answer is: **kinetic energy; gravitational potential energy**. However, this option is not provided. Among the given choices, the most appropriate context aligning with energy types mentioned would be:

**kinetic energy; potential energy**.

This choice acknowledges both forms of energy without specifying the type of potential energy when the ball is held.