Give one example of a body that has potential energy, in due to its state.

Very Short Answer

A wound-up watch spring holds potential energy since its coils are wound up.

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Chapter 3: Energy - Short/Long Answer Questions

Chapter 3 Energy
Short/Long Answer Questions | Q 6.2

Name the type of energy (kinetic or potential) possessed by the following:

A moving cricket ball.

Name the type of energy (kinetic or potential) possessed by the following:

Water flowing in a river.

State the energy changes in the following case while in use:
a ceiling fan

Name the form of energy in which potential energy can change.

Give three examples of bodies possessing kinetic energy.

What is the main energy transformation that occur in:

Charging of a battery.

The solar cooker is an application of the ______ energy of the sun, while solar cells, solar lamps are applications of the ______ energy of the sun.

Can you tell?

Describe one natural chain of transformation of energy.