Question
Which statement best compares potential and kinetic energy? Objects always have more potential energy than kinetic energy. Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases when the velocity of an object increases O Only potential energy decreases when an object's height increases O Objects always have more kinetic energy than potential energy - Mark this and return Save and Exit Nel Submit
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Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases when the velocity of an object increases
- Q: What are the differences between potential and kinetic energy? A: Potential energy refers to the energy that an object possess due to its position whereas kinetic energy refers to the energy that an object possesses due to its motion.
- Q: How do potential and kinetic energy compare? A: The statement 'Only potential energy decreases when an object's height increases' is incorrect. The statement 'Objects always have more kinetic energy than potential energy' is also incorrect. The statement 'Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases when the velocity of an object increases' is correct because the velocity of an object is directly proportional to its kinetic energy and inversely proportional to its potential energy.