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Which of the following is an example of kinetic mechanical energy?

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A. A bike rolling down a hill

B. An elevated wrecking ball

C. A compressed spring

D. A loaded gun

E. A set mouse trap

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Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

Kinetic energy must be moving. Potential energy has the ability to move but is not doing so at the moment.

A is likely the answer. But there's lots involved in that kind of motion.

B If the ball is elevated, it implies it is not moving yet. It has potential energy.

C Again, the spring is compressed. It will push something when it moves, but it is not moving yet.

D The load gun's bullet is not moving. It's still potential energy.

E. The mouse trap is set, but it is not moving. When the mouse eats the bait then it's potential energy will transform into kinetic energy.

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