Question

Which of the following best represents potential energy being converted to kinetic energy?

1)A roller coaster starts at the top of a hill and then rolls down the hill.
2)A pitcher throws a baseball, and then the batter hits a homerun
3)A man jogs around the block and then stops to drink an energy drink
4)A woman peddles her bicycle across town and back again.

Answer 1

"A pitcher throws a baseball, and then the batter hits a homerun" is the one among the following choices given in the question that best represents potential energy being converted to kinetic energy. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the second option or option "2".