Question

select the correct answer. which example best represents translational kinetic energy? a. a plucked string on a guitar b. the moving blades of a ceiling fan c. a spinning top d. a tuning fork struck on a rubber block e. an apple falling from a tree

Explanation:

Translational kinetic energy is the energy of an object in linear motion. An apple falling from a tree moves in a straight - line path due to gravity, which is an example of translational motion. A plucked guitar string has vibrational motion, ceiling fan blades and a spinning top have rotational motion, and a struck tuning fork has vibrational motion.

Answer:

E. an apple falling from a tree