Question

When the motion energy of an object changes, there is inevitably some other change in energy at the same time. If an object is slowing down, where is the energy going? (Check all that apply)

Question 9 options:

The potential energy could be increasing, like a ball thrown into the air.


The kinetic energy could be lost to friction or air resistance.


The ball could be returning to its natural resting state.


Due to the conservation of energy, the kinetic energy must stay the same.

Answer 1

Explanation:

This problem bothers on the conservation of mechanical energy

This is the principles in which the energy changes by virtue of the position of the body and when in motion are conserved.

The principle of conservation of mechanical energy  states that "energy can neither be created nor destroyed but can be transformed from one form to another".

Based on the principle of energy conservation the correct options are

1. The potential energy could be increasing, like a ball thrown into the air.
2. The kinetic energy could be lost to friction or air resistance.
3. The ball could be returning to its natural resting state.