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Which of the following has mechanical energy?

Chose all the answers that apply

A. bouncing ball

B. water in a reservoir

C. book on a table

D. person running

E. falling tree​

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Answer:

A. bouncing ball

B. water in a reservoir

C. book on a table

D. person running

E. falling tree

All of the above

Step-by-step explanation:

Energy is commonly defined as the ability to do work. Mechanical energy is a type of energy possessed by an object when I motion (moving) or in a position (resting).

Mechanical energy has two types viz: kinetic energy and potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a moving object while potential energy is that possessed at a fixed position.

Therefore, in this question, all the examples portrays a moving or stationary object, which makes all an example of mechanical energy. Bouncing ball (moving), water in a reservoir (stationary), book on a table (stationary), person running (moving) etc.

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