Question

energy and waves - test 10/23
started: nov 4 at 9:54pm
quiz instructions
question 16
1 pts
a match has _______ energy.
potential
electrical
kinetic

Explanation:

Potential energy is stored energy. A match has chemical potential energy. When it is struck, this potential energy is converted into other forms (like heat and light). Electrical energy involves electric charges in motion (not relevant here). Kinetic energy is energy of motion (a match at rest doesn't have kinetic energy in the context of its stored energy).

Answer:

Potential