How can a stationary metal sphere have kinetic energy, the energy of motion?(1 point)

Question

Responses

The metal sphere can be rolled.
The metal sphere can be rolled.

The metal is made of atoms, which store potential energy.
The metal is made of atoms, which store potential energy.

The metal is made of atoms, which are vibrating in place.
The metal is made of atoms, which are vibrating in place.

The metal’s molecules are moving around.

Answer 1

A stationary metal sphere itself does not have kinetic energy because it is not in motion. However, the correct response that relates to the concept of energy in a broader context is:

The metal is made of atoms, which are vibrating in place.

This response acknowledges that even though the overall sphere is stationary, the atoms within it are in constant motion due to thermal energy, which can be considered a form of internal kinetic energy.