Which of the following is an example of potential rather than kinetic energy?
A) the muscle contractions of a person mowing grass
B) water rushing over Niagara Falls
C) light flashes emitted by a firefly
D) a molecule of glucose

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A molecule of glucose has potential energy stored in its bonds, which can be released through chemical reactions. The other options involve objects or phenomena that are already in motion and therefore have kinetic energy.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Potential Rather