Question

which term describes the energy an object has because of its motion?
○ potential
○ nuclear
○ kinetic
○ thermal

Explanation:

• Potential energy is energy due to position or state, not motion.
• Nuclear energy is related to atomic nuclei.
• Thermal energy is about heat/temperature.
• Kinetic energy is defined as the energy an object has because of its motion (e.g., a moving car has kinetic energy).

Answer:

C. kinetic