When a pitcher is holding a baseball, the ball has

energy.
After the pitcher throws the ball, the ball has
energy.
nuclear
potential
heat
kinetic

1 answer

When a pitcher is holding a baseball, the ball has potential energy due to its position and the potential for motion.

After the pitcher throws the ball, the ball has kinetic energy because it is in motion.

So, to summarize:

  • When holding the ball: potential energy
  • After throwing the ball: kinetic energy