Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) Safety Assessment Practice Test

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Steam, hydraulic, spring tension, and compressed gases are all examples of what type of energy?

Electrical energy
Kinetic energy
Dangerous energy
Potential energy

The correct answer is: Dangerous energy

The correct answer is that steam, hydraulic, spring tension, and compressed gases are all examples of potential energy. Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or condition. In these cases, the energy is stored in various forms: steam represents thermal energy stored due to heat, hydraulic energy is based on the position of liquids, spring tension refers to the energy stored when a spring is compressed or stretched, and compressed gases hold energy due to high-pressure conditions. Understanding potential energy is essential in manufacturing and safety because it affects how equipment operates and how to manage these energy forms safely to prevent accidents or equipment failures. Recognizing the types of energy in your environment allows for better preparation and response to potential hazards.