Question

which of the following scenarios best shows the transfer of kinetic energy? (1 point)
a baseball player holds a baseball at their side
a baseball sits on a bench
a baseball bat strikes a baseball
a baseball flies through the air

Explanation:

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. When a baseball bat strikes a baseball, the moving bat (which has kinetic energy) transfers some of that energy to the baseball (causing it to move). In the other scenarios:

• A baseball player holding a baseball at their side: The baseball is at rest (no motion, so no transfer of kinetic energy).
• A baseball sitting on a bench: The baseball is stationary (no motion, so no transfer of kinetic energy).
• A baseball flying through the air: It has kinetic energy due to its motion, but there's no transfer of kinetic energy shown in this description (just the baseball having kinetic energy as it moves).

Answer:

a baseball bat strikes a baseball