Question

Which of these is an example of converting gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy?

a) A person running on a level track
b) An apple falling from a tree to the ground
c) A rope spring that makes a toy car move across the ground
d) A rubber band stretches twice as long normal length

Answer 1

An apple falling from a tree to the ground is an example of converting gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct example of converting gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy is:

b) An apple falling from a tree to the ground

When an apple falls from a tree, it starts with potential energy due to its position at a certain height above the ground. As it falls, this potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion. The apple gains speed as it falls, and its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.