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Which of the following is the best example of kinetic energy?

A book sitting on a bookshelf
A golfer preparing to putt the ball
A race car in position at the start line
A satellite orbiting the Earth

User Takiya
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Answer:

A satellite orbiting the earth

Step-by-step explanation:

all of the other options are examples of potential energy where all of the objects are stationary

the satellite orbiting the earth shows movement which is an example of kinetic energy.

hope this helps.

User WhitneyChia
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Step-by-step explanation:

A satellite orbiting the Earth because only it is in motion and in other conditions all are in rest position.

Hence, option d is correct

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