Question

johanna is studying what happens to the energy as a ball rolls down a ramp. what is one form of energy that she is studying?
○ gravitational potential energy
○ electrical energy
○ chemical energy
○ elastic potential energy

Explanation:

• Gravitational potential energy is the energy an object has due to its height in a gravitational field. As the ball is on the ramp (at a height), it has gravitational potential energy.
• Electrical energy involves the flow of electric charge, which is not relevant here.
• Chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds, not applicable for a ball on a ramp.
• Elastic potential energy is related to the deformation of an elastic object (like a spring), not a ball rolling down a ramp.

Answer:

gravitational potential energy