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What type of energy can be converted to kinetic energy when it is used to do work?
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9. Work & Energy
Intro to Energy & Kinetic Energy
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In the context of energy types, is sound energy considered potential or kinetic energy?
A
Kinetic energy
B
Neither potential nor kinetic energy
C
Potential energy
D
Both potential and kinetic energy
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Sound energy is a form of energy that is associated with the vibration of matter. It is produced when an object vibrates, creating pressure waves in a medium such as air, water, or solids.
To understand whether sound energy is potential or kinetic, we need to consider the nature of these energy types. Potential energy is stored energy due to position or configuration, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
Sound energy involves the movement of particles in a medium as they vibrate back and forth. This movement is a characteristic of kinetic energy, as it involves the motion of particles.
Since sound energy is generated by the motion of particles and the propagation of waves through a medium, it is classified as kinetic energy.
Therefore, sound energy is considered kinetic energy because it involves the movement and vibration of particles, rather than being stored energy like potential energy.
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