Which of the following examples describes a type of potential rather than kinetic energy?
A) water rushing out of Hoover Dam
B) flashes of light emitted by a firefly
C) a sucrose molecule
D) heat released by a campfire

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A sucrose molecule contains chemical potential energy due to the bonds between its atoms. This energy can be released during chemical reactions, but it is stored and not currently in motion, unlike the kinetic energy examples provided in the other options.

Which of the Following Examples Describes a Type of Potential