Concept explainers
To complete: The given sentence.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Energy that is possessed by a body due to its position is known as potential energy. A motionless objects possess potential energy. Energy that is possessed by a body due to motion is called kinetic energy. Objects in motion possess kinetic energy.
The muscles of a human body possess chemical potential energy. When a human runs, the muscles apply a force and thus the chemical potential energy of the muscles is converted to kinetic energy of motion.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the completed sentence is, “The muscles of a runner transform chemical potential energy into kinetic energy”.
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