Choose the Pencil That Has the Lowest Potential Energy

question 58

Multiple Choice

Choose the pencil that has the lowest potential energy.

• A)A pencil on your desk
• B)A pencil falling from your desk
• C)A pencil hitting the ground after falling from your desk
• D)A pencil laying on the ground

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