Question

Which statement about energy conservation BEST explains why a bouncing basketball will not remain in motion forever?

a The energy is used up and destroyed.
b The energy is transferred to light and potential energy.
c The energy is transformed to heat and chemical energy.
d The energy is transformed to sound and heat energy.

Answer 1

d The energy is transformed to sound and heat energy.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each time the basketball bounces, it makes sound waves, and dissipates energy in the form of heat in the material of the ball and the surrounding air. There is no light or chemical change involved.