Energy

Potential energy in the tree system is

• the stored energy that is available for use

• the energy that is required to carry out processes

Kinetic energy in the tree system is

• the stored energy that is available for use

• the energy that is required to carry out processes

There is more potential energy in

• a mature tree

• a semi-mature tree

• a young tree

When the ratio of potential to kinetic energy reaches 1:1 what happens?

• Nothing

• The tree starts to shed parts

• The tree will have a growth spurt

Energy is required by the tree to

• Produce fine roots

• Production of flowers/seeds

• Diameter growth

• Create defensive chemicals

Dynamic mass is

• Protection wood. Mass that is no longer living or functioning

• The mass of a tree that is living and can create energy

Static mass is

• Protection wood. Mass that is no longer living or functioning

• The mass of a tree that is living and can create energy

What has more dynamic mass?

• Mature tree

• Semi-mature tree

• Young tree