A stone is held in the rubber of a catapult, the catapult is pulled and released in a horizontal direction. In this case energy transformation takes place from __________ energy to ___________ energy.
A
potential, kinetic
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B
potential, heat
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C
kinetic, potential
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D
kinetic, heat
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Solution
The correct option is A potential, kinetic When the rubber of a catapult is stretched, potential energy is stored in the catapult. When the stone is released it comes in motion and gains kinetic energy. Hence energy conversion from potential to kinetic takes place.