A proposed answer to a question in an experiment is called a?

A hypothesis is an idea that can be tested by an experiment-These ideas are based upon a person's observations and previous knowledge or experience. A hypothesis could also be called an "educated guess". Another way of thinking about it, is that a hypothesis is a possible answer to the question you've asked.

Explanation:

note: the given question is incomplete.

complete question is given below.

which is an example of kinetic energy?

a. the energy stored in ethanol  

b. a hockey puck sliding across the ice  

c. a compressed spring  

d. a ball sitting at the top of a ramp

solution: the kinetic energy is the energy posses by the virtue of the motion of the object.

in the given options, a, c and d are the example of potential energy because it is the energy posses by the virtue of the rest of the object. but option b has the kinetic energy as the object is in motion.

hence, a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the apex example of kinetic energy.

so, the option (b) a hockey puck sliding across the ice   is the correct option.