Question

describing the energy on a slide
each sentence describes potential and kinetic energy at various locations on a slide. complete each statement by selecting the position of the object on the slide.
an object at position has all kinetic energy.
an object at position has all potential energy.
an object at position has about half potential energy and half kinetic energy.

Explanation:

1. For the first statement: Kinetic energy is maximum when the object is at the lowest point (no potential energy due to height), so position C has all kinetic energy.
2. For the second statement: Potential energy is maximum at the highest point (no motion, so no kinetic energy), so position A has all potential energy.
3. For the third statement: At the middle position (B), the object has some height (potential energy) and is moving (kinetic energy), so it has about half of each.

Answer:

An object at position C has all kinetic energy.
An object at position A has all potential energy.
An object at position B has about half potential energy and half kinetic energy.