A catapult is used to project a stone. Which of the following energy conversions takes place as the stone is released?
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A.
The kinetic energy of the stone is converted into gravitational potential energy -
B.
The gravitational potential energy of the catapult is converted into kinetic energy of the stone -
C.
The gravitational potential energy is converted into elastic potential energy -
D.
The elastic potential energy of the catapult is converted into gravitational potential energy of the stone -
E.
None of the above