Question

Lauren pushed a book off the edge of a table. Which energy change occurs as the book falls from the table?
O Potential to kinetic
O Kinetic to potential
O Electrical to mechanical
O Mechanical to electrical

Answer 1

Answer:

Potential to kinetic

Explanation:

Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object that is kept in the stationary position. Kinetic energy is the energy that is stored in the moving object.  

The book was primarily in the state of rest and had potential energy in it. When Lauren pushed the book, the potential energy changed into kinetic energy because it fell from the state of rest to state of motion.