Question

The energy possessed by an object because of its motion is termed _____

(a) potential energy

(b) kinetic energy

(c) nuclear energy

(d) solar energy

I have been asked this question in semester exam.

I'm obligated to ask this question of Various Forms of Energy : The Law of Conservation of Energy topic in section Work, Energy and Power of Physics – Class 11

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) kinetic energy

For explanation: An object in motion possesses a velocity “v” at any instant of time.

This energy is termed “kinetic energy” and is given by;

Kinetic Energy = 1/2 x m x v^2

where;

m = Mass of the object in motion