Which of the following describes the kinetic energy of an object or set of objects?
A) water flowing downhill
B) water in a reservoir
C) the forces between two molecules
D) the chemical bonds in a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
E) a book on top of a shelf

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. Water flowing downhill is moving, and therefore, it has kinetic energy.

Which of the Following Describes the Kinetic Energy of an Object