Understanding Car Motion: Potential and Kinetic Energy on an Uphill Slope

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A car moving uphill possesses both potential and kinetic energy due to its position and motion. The potential energy increases as the car ascends, while kinetic energy is associated with its linear and rotary motion. It's important to specify the types of kinetic energy involved, such as translational and rotational. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity in describing how these energies interact during the car's uphill movement. Understanding these concepts is crucial for accurately analyzing the car's dynamics.
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the wheel of a car that is going up hill has?

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this is fairly simple..

but i believe it has potential energy and kinetic energy because of linear motion and rotary motion.

anyone who can confirm this or have i added to much energy.
thanks.
 
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You are close to correct, but you should be more specific, I believe. What kind(s) of kinetic energy? And saying that it "has potential energy" is not really accurate... what can you say about the potential energy?
 

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