Question

Which of the following is the best example of potential energy?

A.A bowling ball rolling toward the pins

B.A horse running in an open field

C.A pitcher preparing to throw a ball

D.A runner sprinting to the finish line

Answer 1

It is C. a pitcher preparing a throw. Potential energy is essentially the potential for kinetic energy to happen. This is based on position and circumstance. A rounded up pitch has extremely high potential energy because it is about to be converted into a large amount of kinetic energy