Terry kicks a soccer ball that is sitting motionless on the field. What is the best description of the energy transfer?(1 point)

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

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

Kinetic energy in Terry’s foot is changed to potential energy in the soccer ball.

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

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The best description of the energy transfer is:

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

When Terry kicks the ball, the movement of his foot (which has kinetic energy) is transferred to the soccer ball, causing it to move.