Question

Select the correct answer.
Which example best represents translational kinetic energy?
A.
a plucked string on a guitar
B.
the moving blades of a ceiling fan
C.
a spinning top
D.
a tuning fork struck on a rubber block
E.
an apple falling from a tree

Answer 1

Answer:

An apple falling from a tree is the best example of translational kinetic energy.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: Option (e) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

There are three types of kinetic energy which are vibrational, rotational and translational kinetic energy.

A plucked string on a guitar  will produce sound and it represents vibrational kinetic energy.

The moving blades of a ceiling fan shows the rotation of blades and it represents rotational kinetic energy.

A spinning top also displays rotation therefore, it represents rotational kinetic energy.

A tuning fork struck on a rubber block will produce sound and it will vibrate. Therefore, it represents vibrational kinetic energy.

An apple falling from a tree shows that apple is linearly falls on the ground therefore, it represents translational kinetic energy.

Thus, we can conclude that an apple falling from a tree is the best example which represents translational kinetic energy.