Science test, -Question 3 out of 5, -

Scout feels ill one day before school. her mother puts a thermometer in her mouth and the temperature begins to climb to 100°f. what is happening between the cooler thermometer and scout's body? a) scout's body is applying a force to the particles in the thermometer. b) kinetic energy is being transferred from her mouth to the thermometer. c) potential energy is being lost by the thermometer and gained by scout's body. d) the potential energy stored in foods is converted to mechanical energy to raise the mercury in the thermometer.

Why is the energy that results from a roller coaster's position at the top of a hill referred to as potential energy?

What effects result when there is an impact between earth and an asteroid? check all that apply. a.massive flooding. b.extinction of many life forms.c.major earthquakes change in average global temperature.d. giant dust cloud