Energy Transfer and Kinetic Energy Quick Check

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

Potential energy is transferred from Terry’s foot to the soccer ball.
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 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 in Terry’s foot is changed to potential energy in the soccer ball.
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1 answer

The best description of the energy transfer when Terry kicks the soccer ball is:

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

This option accurately describes how the motion of Terry's foot (kinetic energy) is transferred to the stationary soccer ball, causing it to move.