Question

student is conducting an experiment to examine the change in potential and kinetic energy in a physical system consisting of magnets.





In the after stage, which statement best explains the kinetic and potential energy.
Select one:
a. The PE and KE are zero.
b. The PE and KE are high.
c. The PE is low and the KE is high.
d. The PE is high and KE is zero.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. The PE is low and KE is high

Explanation:

When the magnets are held in place they establish potential energy due to the repelling magnetic force between the two like poles.

But when the magnets are released then the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy and hence the move apart.