Which of the following is the best example of potential energy?

A.A bowling ball rolling toward the pins

B.A horse running in an open field

C.A pitcher preparing to throw a ball

D.A runner sprinting to the finish line

Respuesta :

It is C. a pitcher preparing a throw. Potential energy is essentially the potential for kinetic energy to happen. This is based on position and circumstance. A rounded up pitch has extremely high potential energy because it is about to be converted into a large amount of kinetic energy