Question

Which of the following bowling balls has the most potential energy

a. The ball sitting on the rack
b. The ball sitting on the floor
c. The ball rolling down the alley
d. The ball being swung backwards before being released

Answer 1

Answer: d. The ball being swung backwards before being released

Step-by-step explanation:

"A" and "B" are examples of stationary energy - where they have no movemnt

"C" is kinetic energy - this is an object's motion

"D" is potential energy - full of stored energy; this is an object that is about to be in motion, and typically come before Kinetic (simple terms)

This is where the ball is at it's highest peak; full of energy

In the image the energy "out" and "in" are kinetic.

Answer 2

The answer is D. The ball being swung backwards before being released has the most potential energy.

Explanation-Potential energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its position or state. In this case, the ball being swung backwards before being released has the most potential energy because it has been lifted to a higher position and is being held there against gravity. As the ball is released, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion. The other balls have less potential energy because they are already at a lower position and are not being held against gravity.