Consider Four Spheres of Equal Mass and Size

question 44

Multiple Choice

Consider four spheres of equal mass and size. Which has the most potential energy?

• A) a sphere on the top shelf of a bookshelf
• B) a sphere rolling on the floor at the base of the bookshelf
• C) a sphere sitting at rest on the floor at the base of the bookshelf
• D) a sphere on the middle shelf of a bookshelf
• E) a sphere that fell from the top shelf to the floor

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