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

2 answers

NO! What does your text say about what propels an inanimate object into motion?
b. the soda can