Asked by darren
Which of the following is the best example of potential energy?
Group of answer choices
A runner sprinting to the finish line
A bowling ball rolling toward the pins
A pitcher preparing to throw a ball
A horse running in an open field
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A pitcher preparing to throw a ball.
Reason: potential energy is stored energy (e.g., gravitational or elastic). The pitcher holding/coiling to throw has stored (elastic) energy ready to be converted to kinetic energy. The other options describe objects in motion (kinetic energy).
Reason: potential energy is stored energy (e.g., gravitational or elastic). The pitcher holding/coiling to throw has stored (elastic) energy ready to be converted to kinetic energy. The other options describe objects in motion (kinetic energy).
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