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Introduction to Energy

Question 16 • Fall 24 GSE Physical Science B IC

If Jerome is swinging on a rope and transferring energy from gravitational potential energy to kinetic energy, what is being done?

Answer
A
compression
B
work
C
radiation
D
energy creation

Explanation

Work is done when a force transfers energy to or from an object. As Jerome swings, gravity transfers energy between gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy; the energy changes form rather than being created. Therefore, the correct choice is work.

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