Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A)The potential energy of an object depends on its position in a field where forces of attraction and/or repulsion are present
• B)Any moving object has kinetic energy
• C)Minimization of energy is one of the driving forces that cause chemical reactions to occur
• D)Kinetic energy is always greater than potential energy for an object
• E)Most of what we call "mechanical energy" is kinetic energy

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