Which of these is the best example of potential energy being transformed into kinetic energy?(1 point)

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a compressed spring
a compressed spring

a book falling from a shelf
a book falling from a shelf

a reservoir of water behind a dam
a reservoir of water behind a dam

a molecule of glucose

Answer 1

The best example of potential energy being transformed into kinetic energy from the options provided is:

a book falling from a shelf

When the book is on the shelf, it has gravitational potential energy. As it falls, that potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.