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Q: Which of the following is not an example of potential energy?
  • A. A compressed spring
  • B. Flowing water
  • C. A raised hammer
  • D. Water stored in a dam
Correct Answer: Option B - The energy stored in a compressed spring is elastic potential energy. The flowing water is not an example of potential energy because the flowing water has kinetic energy.
B. The energy stored in a compressed spring is elastic potential energy. The flowing water is not an example of potential energy because the flowing water has kinetic energy.

Explanations:

The energy stored in a compressed spring is elastic potential energy. The flowing water is not an example of potential energy because the flowing water has kinetic energy.