Which of the Following Describes the Potential Energy of an Object

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the potential energy of an object or set of objects?

• A) water flowing down hill
• B) water is a reservoir
• C) a person running the 50-yard dash
• D) a car speeding up a hill
• E) a student pushing open a door

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Definitions:

Beginning Assets

The value of all assets owned by a company at the start of a financial accounting period.

Ending Liabilities

The total amount of obligations and debts a company has at the end of an accounting period.

Owner's Equity

The total value of a business owned by its owners, calculated as the company's assets minus its liabilities.

Additional Investments

Funds contributed by the owners or shareholders of a company to the business above the initial investment amount.