What is true about an acorn hanging at the top of an oak tree?
A
Its kinetic energy is greater than its potential energy.
B
Its potential energy equals its kinetic energy.
C
Its potential energy is greater than its kinetic energy.
D
It has only kinetic energy.
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which is greater?
kinetic energy is due to motion ... the acorn isn't moving
potential energy (from gravity) is due to height (above the ground)
potential energy (from gravity) is due to height (above the ground)
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