Question

Sort the phrases based on whether they describe kinetic energy or potential energy.

Answer 1

Answer:

Kinetic Energy:

- energy from a flashlight when on

- energy of a guitar string when plucked

Potential Energy:

- energy of coal

- energy of a compressed spring

Answer 2

Answer:

Energy of compressed string-potential energy (because it has ability to do work).

Energy of coal -potential energy (because it has ability to do work).

Energy of guitar string when plucked- kinetic energy(because the string is moving).

Energy from a flashlight when on - kinetic energy (because the light waves are in motion).