Question

A falling raindrop has

• A. only kinetic energy
• B. only potential energy
• C. both kinetic and potential energy
• D. none of these

Answer 1

The correct option is C

both kinetic and potential energy

1. The waterdrop is at a certain height from the ground level, so it has the potential energy.
2. The raindrop is falling i.e., the drop is in the state of motion, so it possesses the kinetic energy too.
3. Hence, the answer is option (c) both kinetic energy and potential energy.