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Q: When a compressed slinky (spring) is released, it changes the potential energy into?
  • A. Mechanical energy
  • B. Kinetic energy
  • C. Heat energy
  • D. Chemical energy
Correct Answer: Option B - A compressed slinky (spring) contains potential energy. When it is released it expands. As it expands it moves. When the spring is in motion, there is a type of energy is related to it. This energy is known as kinetic energy. Therefore: Potential energy is converted in to Kinetic energy.
B. A compressed slinky (spring) contains potential energy. When it is released it expands. As it expands it moves. When the spring is in motion, there is a type of energy is related to it. This energy is known as kinetic energy. Therefore: Potential energy is converted in to Kinetic energy.

Explanations:

A compressed slinky (spring) contains potential energy. When it is released it expands. As it expands it moves. When the spring is in motion, there is a type of energy is related to it. This energy is known as kinetic energy. Therefore: Potential energy is converted in to Kinetic energy.