Question

Amelia is writing an explanation of the difference between potential and kinetic
energy. Which of the following would be an example Amelia could use to represent
potential energy?
O A swing moving back and forth
O A soccer ball sitting on top of a hill
O A hot air balloon rising slowly
O A car traveling down the road

Answer 1

A soccer ball sitting on top of a hill.

Kinetic energy is energy that possesses due to its motion. Basically, a moving object has kinetic energy.

Potential energy is the energy held by an object due to its position relative to other object. Which means it has the possibility (potential) to become kinetic energy, but at that moment where it’s not moving, it’s potential energy.