Question

energy transfer and kinetic energy quick check
terry kicks a soccer ball that is sitting motionless on the field. what is the best description of the energy transfer? (1 point)
kinetic energy is transferred from terrys foot to the soccer ball.
kinetic energy is transferred from the soccer ball to terrys foot.
potential energy is transferred from terrys foot to the soccer ball.
kinetic energy in terrys foot is changed to potential energy in the soccer ball.

Explanation:

When Terry kicks the soccer ball, his foot is in motion (has kinetic energy). The ball starts moving after being kicked. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Since the ball gains motion (kinetic energy) from Terry's moving foot, kinetic energy is transferred from Terry's foot to the soccer ball. The other options are incorrect: the ball was motionless (no kinetic energy to transfer initially), Terry's foot has kinetic energy (not potential in this context of kicking), and the transfer is of kinetic energy (not a change from kinetic to potential as the ball starts moving - has kinetic energy).

Answer:

Kinetic energy is transferred from Terry’s foot to the soccer ball.