Energy That an Object Has by Virtue of Its Motion

question 89

Multiple Choice

Energy that an object has by virtue of its motion is called ________

• A)kinetic energy.
• B)thermal energy.
• C)potential energy.
• D)orbital energy.
• E)mechanical energy.

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Definitions:

Parkinson Disease

Parkinson's Disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia, due to the loss of dopamine-producing neurons.

Synapses

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Calcium

A chemical element essential for life, playing critical roles in cell signaling, muscle contraction, and bone strength.

cGMP

Cyclic guanosine monophosphate, a secondary messenger used in intracellular signal transduction, influencing cellular processes such as muscle relaxation and phototransduction.