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8. Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy?

A. A running woman
B. A compressed spring
C. An apple dangling off a branch
D. A candy bar

User MaTHwoG
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a running women bc her energy is currently being used instead of stored. hence, NOT an example of potential energy
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Answer:

A running woman

Step-by-step explanation:

A running woman is not an example of potential energy because potential energy is stored energy that is not yet being used. A running woman is using energy and is not storing it.

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