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Which is an example of kinetic kinetic energy?

A. The energy stored in sugar
B. An apple hanging from a tree
C. A compressed spring
D. A skateboard rolling across the street

User Geekzeus
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

kinetic energy is motion energy, all other choices are forms of potential energy since they are not moving.

User Hez
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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

A: Chemical. The sugar holds all sorts of energy once its bonds are broken

B: Potential: Kinetic energy requires motion. Nothing moves here.

C: Same answer as B

D: This is your answer. The skateboard is moving.

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