Q 8.3: A lead weight suspended at rest by a light string possesses (Select all that apply) pls help.
A potential but no kinetic energy.
B both potential and kinetic energy, but more kinetic energy than potential energy.
C both potential and kinetic energy, but more potential energy than kinetic energy.
D potential and kinetic energy in equal amounts.
E kinetic but no potential energy.
F neither potential nor kinetic energy.

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Q 8.3: A lead weight suspended at rest by a light string possesses (Select all that apply) pls help.
A  potential but no kinetic energy.   
B  both potential and kinetic energy, but more kinetic energy than potential energy.   
C  both potential and kinetic energy, but more potential energy than kinetic energy.    
D  potential and kinetic energy in equal amounts.  
E  kinetic but no potential energy.  
F  neither potential nor kinetic energy.

anonymous · Answer

At the lowest point, wouldn't it be all Kinetic Energy. (I assume the lowest possession, if it is hanging from a string.)

aravindg · Answer

"suspended at rest "

fifciol · Answer

If weight is at rest would it have a kinetic energy?