Question

Identify the kind of energy possessed by:

(a) arunning athlete
(b) a raised hammer​

Answer 1

Answer:

1)Kinetic energy

2)Potential energy

Answer 2

Answer:

(a) Kinetic energy

(b) Potential energy

Explanation:

Energy possessed in body due to its motion is called Kinetic energy.ie. velocity.

(a) As the athlete is running, he has velocity and has a change in his motion as slow to fast or fast to slow. Therefore, he posses Kinetic energy.

Energy possessed in body due to its position is called Potential energy.ie. height. Also potential energy is also called as Stored energy.

(b) As the hammer is raised at some height ,it also has some energy stored in it. And also there is a change in its position. Therefore, the hammer posses Potential energy.

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