Which form of energy is represented by a book lying on a desk? Which form of energy is represented by a book falling off a desk?
1 Answer
Oct 19, 2016
The book lying on a desk has potential energy; the book falling off a desk has kinetic energy.
Explanation:
Potential energy is that energy possessed by a body due to its position or state.
Kinetic energy is that energy possessed by a body due to its movement or motion.