Question

State whether the following statement is true or false

An object can possess both kinetic energy and potential energy at the same time.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

1. Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion.
2. Potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position above the earth's surface.
3. An object can possess both kinetic energy and potential energy at the same time.
4. For example, a ball falling from a height has both potential energy and kinetic energy this is because when it is at some height it will possess potential energy, and since it has motion, so it will possess kinetic energy also.

Therefore the given statement is True.