One way potential energy might be involved in rescue team missions is through the use of gravitational potential energy when lifting or lowering people or objects from high places, such as in mountain rescues or collapsed buildings. For example, when rescuers raise a trapped person using pulleys or other mechanical devices, the person gains potential energy due to their elevated position, which can later convert into kinetic energy as they are safely lowered or moved
. Additionally, potential energy can be stored in equipment such as springs in stretchers that absorb impact or in batteries that store chemical potential energy to power rescue tools and devices, converting it into kinetic or electrical energy when needed
. In summary, potential energy plays a role in rescue missions by enabling the safe lifting and controlled lowering of people or objects and by storing energy in devices that support rescue operations.
