Which one of the following situations is an example of an object with a non-zero kinetic energy?
A)a drum of diesel fuel on a parked truck
B)a stationary pendulum
C)a satellite in geosynchronous orbit
D)a car parked at the top of a hill
E)a boulder resting at the bottom of a cliff

Question

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A satellite in geosynchronous orbit is moving at a constant speed around the Earth, thus it has non-zero kinetic energy due to its motion.

Which One of the Following Situations Is an Example of an Object