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Which device is used for converting potential energy into kinetic energy?
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∙ 13y ago
There is no "device" that is used to convert potential energy (PE) to kinetic energy (KE). PE is energy of position, for example, a Bowling ball held over your head has the potential of breaking your foot if it were to fall. KE is energy of motion, for example, the energy the bowling ball has as it is falling toward your foot. The amount of PE the bowling ball had when it was motionless at some height above your head is approximately equal to the amount of KE the bowling ball has just before it lands on your foot.
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Chemical potential energy converting to kinetic energy -Apex
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Chemical potential energy converting to kinetic energy -Apex
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Throwing a ball into the air.
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Kinetic energy becoming potential energy.
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Any ramp can.
Does a picture hanging on a wall have energy?
A picture hanging on the wall has potential energy. If it comes loose, it will fall, converting the potential energy to kinetic energy.
What is the energy transformation in the shower?
Potential to kinetic. Before you turn the shower on, the water is above the ground, waiting in the pipes. Once you open the valve it falls, converting that potential energy into kinetic energy.
When a girl starts running she is converting stored energy into?
kinetic engery, sense she's moving. Potential = stored. Kinetic = moving energy.
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Is a rubber band being stretched and being broken kinetic energy changing to potential energy?
Not really. You are breaking it, so you are simply using your kinetic energy on it. However, using a rubber band like a slingshot is. While the rubber band is tight, it contains potential energy. You transferred your kinetic energy to it as potential energy. When you release the rubber band and it does work such as shooting a wad of paper, that is converting potential energy into kinetic.
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