Which type of energy would the toy have if you pushed it and held the spring in the toy? F) electrical G) kinetic H) potential of I) thermal?
( there is a spring in the toy)
I think it is potential energy since the spring is going down.Right?
Great question! To determine the type of energy the toy would have when you push it and hold the spring, we need to understand the different forms of energy.
Potential energy (H) is the energy possessed by an object due to its position or state. For example, when you hold the spring in the toy compressed or stretched, it stores potential energy. The more you compress or stretch the spring, the more potential energy it possesses.
Kinetic energy (G) is the energy possessed by an object in motion. When you push the toy and release the spring, it begins to move, and the potential energy stored in the spring is converted into kinetic energy. The toy will have kinetic energy as long as it is in motion.
Electrical energy (F) refers to the energy carried by electric charges. It is not directly related to the scenario you described.
Thermal energy (I) refers to the internal energy of an object due to the motion of its particles. In this case, since the toy is not generating heat or experiencing a change in temperature, thermal energy is not relevant.
Given this information, when you push the toy and hold the spring, the type of energy it has is potential energy (H) because the spring is compressed or stretched and ready to perform work once released. However, once you release the spring and the toy starts moving, the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy (G). So in this specific scenario, the correct answer would be potential energy (H).