Question

question 1
which of the following conditions represent(s) stored (potential) energy:
(1) table sugar ready to be ingested,
(2) a diver about to dive off the ten - meter platform at the olympics, or
(3) a gerbil running on its exercise wheel in its cage?
answer
1, 2, and 3
1 and 2
2 only
1 only
2 and 3
i dont know yet

Explanation:

Potential energy is stored energy. Table sugar has chemical - potential energy that can be released during digestion. A diver on a ten - meter platform has gravitational potential energy due to their height above the water. A running gerbil has kinetic energy, not potential energy.

Answer:

1 and 2