What happens when multiple forces act on an object?

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?

Apositive charge moves in the direction of an electric field. which of the following statements are true? check all that apply. check all that apply. 1.the potential energy associated with the charge decreases. 2. the electric field does positive work on the charge. 3. the electric field does negative work on the charge. 4. the potential energy associated with the charge increases. 5. the electric field does not do any work on the charge. 6. the amount of work done on the charge cannot be determined without additional information.