Question

An old clock has a spring that must be wound to make the clock hands move. Which statement describes the energy of the spring and hands of the clock?

A) The spring has kinetic energy and the hands have kinetic energy.


B) The spring has kinetic energy and the hands have potential energy.


C) The spring has potential energy and the hands have potential energy.
Eliminate

D) The spring has potential energy and the hands have kinetic energy.

Answer 1

D) The spring has potential energy and the hands have kinetic energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the hands are in motion and the spring is wound, the spring has potential energy and the hands have kinetic energy.

Answer 2

D) The spring has potential energy and the hands have kinetic energy.