In Which One of the Following Situations Will There Be

question 74

Multiple Choice

In which one of the following situations will there be an increase in kinetic energy?

• A)A projectile approaches its maximum height.
• B)A ball starts from rest and freely rolls downhill.
• C)A box is pulled across a rough floor at constant speed.
• D)A satellite travels in a circular orbit around the earth at fixed altitude.
• E)A stone at the end of a string is whirled in a horizontal circle at constant speed.

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