Question

select the statement(s) that accurately describe either potential or kinetic energy
a book sitting on a table has kinetic energy.
an example of kinetic energy is a person jumping rope.
potential energy is energy that is stored in an object.
kinetic energy is energy in motion.
potential energy is when an object is moving due to its position.

Explanation:

• Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. A person jumping rope is in motion, so this is kinetic energy. Also, kinetic energy is defined as energy in motion.
• Potential energy is stored energy. A book sitting on a table has potential energy (gravitational potential energy due to its height above the ground). The correct definition of potential energy is energy that is stored in an object. The statement “Potential energy is when an object is moving due to its position” is incorrect as potential energy is stored and not related to motion in that way.

Answer:

B. An example of kinetic energy is a person jumping rope.
C. Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object.
D. Kinetic energy is energy in motion.