Is a stick of dynamite potential energetic or kinetic

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Chemistry

Jadyn Khan

8 December, 18:37

Is a stick of dynamite potential energetic or kinetic

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Jake Mcguire · Answer 1

Potential Energy

Explanation:

Potential energy is stored energy, whereas kinetic energy is energy resulting from an object's motion. Considering the stick of dynamite has not been set off, and there is not motion, it has stored energy. Thus, it is potential energy.

Aisha Ruiz · Answer 2

Answer:Potential Energy

Explanation:

It is because a stick dynamite is a stored energy which have to be acted upon (lighting it) for it to explode