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Which are the examples of potential kinetic energy? Select your answer from the options given below:
(i) Water that is behind a dam
(ii) Radio signals
(iii) An airplane idling on the runway
(iv) A satellite before it is launched
(v) A coiled spring
(vi) Heat harnessed from the oceans
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The correct answer is

(i), (iii), (iv) and (v)

To determine the correct examples of potential kinetic energy, let's analyze each option:

  1. Water that is behind a dam (i): This is an example of potential energy, specifically gravitational potential energy. The water has stored energy due to its elevated position.
  2. Radio signals (ii): These are a form of electromagnetic energy and do not represent potential or kinetic energy directly. Hence, radio signals are not an example of potential kinetic energy.
  3. An airplane idling on the runway (iii): When an airplane is stationary but can move at any time, it has potential energy stored as it is capable of moving (kinetic energy), representing the potential for kinetic energy.
  4. A satellite before it is launched (iv): The satellite, while stationary on Earth, has potential energy. Once it launches, it converts some of this to kinetic energy.
  5. A coiled spring (v): This is a classic example of potential energy. The spring can release this energy, converting it to kinetic energy when it is uncoiled.
  6. Heat harnessed from the oceans (vi): This is more closely related to thermal energy rather than potential or kinetic energy.

Based on this analysis, the correct examples of potential kinetic energy are:

  • (i) Water that is behind a dam
  • (iii) An airplane idling on the runway
  • (iv) A satellite before it is launched
  • (v) A coiled spring

Thus, the correct answer is: (i), (iii), (iv), and (v).

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