Bridget is riding her bicycle up a hill. Which statements are correct? Select five options.

Question

Bridget is transferring energy to the bicycle.
The bicycle is using energy to do work.
Bridget has kinetic energy.
The bicycle has potential energy.
Bridget has nuclear energy.
The bicycle has mechanical energy.

Answer 1

Here are the five correct statements regarding Bridget riding her bicycle up a hill:

1. Bridget is transferring energy to the bicycle. - As she pedals, she transfers energy to the bicycle.
2. The bicycle is using energy to do work. - The bicycle uses energy supplied by Bridget to overcome gravitational force and climb the hill.
3. Bridget has kinetic energy. - While she is in motion, Bridget possesses kinetic energy.
4. The bicycle has potential energy. - As the bicycle climbs the hill, it gains gravitational potential energy.
5. The bicycle has mechanical energy. - The bicycle has both kinetic energy (while it's moving) and potential energy (as it gains height).

The statement about Bridget having nuclear energy is incorrect, as human beings do not possess nuclear energy.