Question

The energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion is called _______________.

• A. potential energy
• B. muscular energy
• C. mechanical energy
• D. kinetic energy

Answer 1

The correct option is D kinetic energy

The energy which a body possesses by virtue of being in motion is called Kinetic energy.

Kinetic energy is the type of energy, which a body possesses by the property of being in the motion. The potential energy is the type of energy, which a body possesses by virtue of its position is known as the potential energy.