What happens when a moving object encounters friction?

A. Some of its kinetic energy is converted into thermal energy.

B. Some of the energy is lost due to the friction.

C. Some of its potential energy is converted into thermal energy.

D. Some energy is gained due to the friction.

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Amorcita

3 December, 04:38

What happens when a moving object encounters friction?

A. Some of its kinetic energy is converted into thermal energy.

B. Some of the energy is lost due to the friction.

C. Some of its potential energy is converted into thermal energy.

D. Some energy is gained due to the friction.

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Declan White · Answer 1

Energy is lost due to friction so it cannot be D, it also cannot be C since you can only have friction during movement, and potential energy is when you have the potential of having an amount of said energy, and friction slows things down, therefore it must be B.

What happens when a moving object encounters friction?A. Some of its kinetic energy is converted into thermal energy.B. Some of the energy is lost due to the friction.C. Some of its potential energy is converted into thermal energy.D. Some energy is gained due to the friction.

What happens when a moving object encounters friction?

A. Some of its kinetic energy is converted into thermal energy.

B. Some of the energy is lost due to the friction.

C. Some of its potential energy is converted into thermal energy.

D. Some energy is gained due to the friction.