An Example of Potential Energy Is

question 58

Multiple Choice

An example of potential energy is

• A) electricity flowing through a wire
• B) the chemical energy in a candy bar
• C) a bullet fired at high velocity
• D) a leaf falling from a tree
• E) water flowing

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Definitions:

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