4. Think about the mousetrap car you built? Your car converted potential energy into kinetic energy. When is the potential energy of the trap zero? A. when the spring is fully loaded B. immediately after you release the car C. when the spring has returned to its original, not-set position D. immediately before you release the car

4. Think about the mousetrap car you built? Your car converted potential energy into kinetic energy. When is the potential energy of the trap zero? A. when the spring is fully loaded B. immediately after you release the car C. when the spring has returned to its original, not-set position D. immediately before you release the car

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Inquiry into Physics

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Chapter3: Energy And Conservation Laws

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