From the given statement, let's fill in the blanks using the given choices.
Let's first define the given terms.
• Kinetic energy:
It is the energy an object or body has due to its motion. To accelerate here, force must be applied.
• Potential energy:
Potential energy is the energy stored by an object or body due to its position relative to other objects.
• Total energy:
Total energy is the total sum of kinetic energy and potential energy.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that the total energy of a system remains constant. It is neither created nor destroyed but can be transformed from one form to another.
Hence, we have:
Prior to its release, the egg had high potential energy. Once it was released, the potential energy was converted to kinetic energy but the total energy remained the same because of Law of Conservation of Energy.
ANSWER:
1. Potential energy
2. Potential energy
3. Kinetic energy
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