When Positive Work Is Done on a System, Which of These

question 29

Multiple Choice

When positive work is done on a system, which of these statements best describes the way energy changes?

• A)Kinetic and potential energy both increase.
• B)Kinetic and potential energy both decrease.
• C)Potential energy decreases.
• D)Kinetic energy increases.

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