Question

the kinetic and potential energies of an object both always depend on which property?
o mass of the object
o volume of the object
o position of the object

Explanation:

Kinetic energy formula is \( KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \) (depends on mass \( m \) and velocity), potential energy (e.g., gravitational \( PE = mgh \)) depends on mass \( m \), height (position - related) and gravity. Volume isn't a factor in standard kinetic/potential energy formulas. So mass is a property both depend on (kinetic needs mass, potential like gravitational also needs mass). Position affects potential (like height in \( PE = mgh \)) but not kinetic directly. So the mass of the object is a property both kinetic and potential energies depend on.

Answer:

A. mass of the object