Question

1. explain the difference between gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, and kinetic energy. in your answer, describe: what causes each type of energy (e.g., position, motion, or changing of shape) at least one real - world example of each.

Explanation:

Gravitational potential energy is due to an object's position in a gravitational field (e.g., a book on a shelf has it because of its height). Elastic potential energy is from an object's deformed shape (e.g., a stretched rubber band). Kinetic energy is because of an object's motion (e.g., a moving car).

Answer:

Gravitational potential energy depends on position (book on shelf), elastic on shape (stretched rubber band), kinetic on motion (moving car).