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State the energy changes taking place in the case of an air gun is loaded and then fired


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Answer :

When an air gun is loaded and then fired, it changes Potential energy to kinetic energy.

Explanation

  1. The potential energy of the spring inside the air gun is stored due to its configuration.
  2. The potential energy which is stored in the spring is converted into kinetic energy when released.
  3. The potential energy of the spring is converted and helps to move the bullet to get kinetic energy.

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