Multiple choice

A yo-yo drops, moves back upwards, & then rests. What type of energy transformation occurred?

  1. chemical to thermal

  2. kinetic to thermal

  3. thermal to potential

  4. kinetic to potential
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D Correct answer
Explanation

As a yo-yo rises, its kinetic energy is converted into gravitational potential energy as it gains height. At the peak of its motion, it has maximum potential energy.

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