Question

In which case is the energy involved farthest from being kinetic energy?A.random molecular movement B.light C.heat D.the energy in chemical bonds E.sound

Answer 1

A random molecular movement generates kinetic energy. Light and sound are not necessarily neither kinetic energy nor potential energy. Both can become kinetic energy if the right medium is used. Heat is another term for thermal energy and it can also produce kinetic energy if the right medium is used. The energy in chemical bonds is potential energy. If the bonds are broken down, the energy released will become kinetic energy.

ANSWER: D. The energy in chemical bonds