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Does a person standing still on a hill have potential energy and how?
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∙ 11y ago
yes, because there is a potential that he'll move on that hill and his energy is stored while standing.
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∙ 11y ago
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Why is tidal energy not likely to be a potential source of energy?
potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position and the tide is always in motion not standing still hence it is a source of kinetic energy.
When does a bowling ball have potential energy?
A bouncing ball has the most potential energy when it is at the top portion of its bounce. Technically... A bouncy ball is at it's max. potential energy when it's still in your hand, but if you mean after it's been thrown, it's when it's at the highest point of that particular bounce.
Can bungee jumping have gravitational potential energy and how?
Yes, potential energy is an energy something has because of its position in a gravitation field. Thus the jumper standing on the bridge before the jump has gravitational potential energy. When the jumper jumps the gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy (the energy something has because of it motion) an is also stored in the rubber band as elastic strain energy. When the energy stored in the rubber band exceeds the kinetic energy the jumper halts and bounces back and the energy in the rubber is re converted into potential energy. The jumper oscillates on the rubber rope until the energy loss due to friction and wind resistance uses up the potential energy present in the system at the start of the jump and the jumper hangs still from the rope.
How is potential and kinetic energy alike?
Both include motion. Kinetic energy is an object put into motion and potential energy is the energy an object has when it's still or at rest.
A boulder falling through the air has what type of energy?
a boulder falling through the air still has some potential energy, but some of its potential energy has changed to kinetic energy...so it has both potential and kinetic!
What is the science term for potential?
It is the stored energy. Like for example, a person was standing still. The answer is basically the energy inside matter that is staying still.
How is potential and kenetic energy different?
Potential energy is the energy in which you have when you are standing or sitting still. Though doesn't have to be completely still, to be at least still and trying not to move, a majority of your energy is Potential. Kinetic energy is the energy of any and all living things. So, if you are moving, you have a majority of Kinetic energy. If you are being still, then you have Potential energy.
Is reducing the amount of energy possible?
nope. only if its standing still then it has no energy but if it has potential then it cannot be reduced.
Why is tidal energy not likely to be a potential source of energy?
potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position and the tide is always in motion not standing still hence it is a source of kinetic energy.
How do you transfer your potential energy into another persons kinetic energy?
Whist standing still you could push someone on skates so that they move and have kinetic energy. You are transferring your muscular potential energy into their kinetic energy. Another example would be pushing a child on a swing.
Does a baseball of potential energy?
If it is still it has potential energy if it is moving it has kinetic energy.
When does a bowling ball have potential energy?
A bouncing ball has the most potential energy when it is at the top portion of its bounce. Technically... A bouncy ball is at it's max. potential energy when it's still in your hand, but if you mean after it's been thrown, it's when it's at the highest point of that particular bounce.
Can bungee jumping have gravitational potential energy and how?
Yes, potential energy is an energy something has because of its position in a gravitation field. Thus the jumper standing on the bridge before the jump has gravitational potential energy. When the jumper jumps the gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy (the energy something has because of it motion) an is also stored in the rubber band as elastic strain energy. When the energy stored in the rubber band exceeds the kinetic energy the jumper halts and bounces back and the energy in the rubber is re converted into potential energy. The jumper oscillates on the rubber rope until the energy loss due to friction and wind resistance uses up the potential energy present in the system at the start of the jump and the jumper hangs still from the rope.
What is the comparison between kinetic and potential?
kinetic is in motion and potential energy means it is still
How is potential and kinetic energy alike?
Both include motion. Kinetic energy is an object put into motion and potential energy is the energy an object has when it's still or at rest.
A boulder falling through the air has what type of energy?
a boulder falling through the air still has some potential energy, but some of its potential energy has changed to kinetic energy...so it has both potential and kinetic!
Why do rockets have potential energy?
Rockets in flight have kinetic energy. Rockets with remaining fuel have chemical energy. Rockets still able to fall back to Earth have potential energy.
