Terry kicks a soccer ball that is sitting motionless on the field what is the best description of the energy transfer

Answer 1

When Terry kicks a soccer ball that is initially motionless on the field, the best description of the energy transfer involved is the conversion of kinetic energy from Terry's leg into kinetic energy of the soccer ball. Before the kick, the soccer ball has potential energy (due to its position) but no kinetic energy (as it is not moving). When Terry applies force with his foot, he exerts a force on the ball, causing it to accelerate and start moving. This results in the transfer of energy from Terry's motion (kinetic energy from his leg) to the ball, giving it kinetic energy as it begins to roll or fly through the air.