Motion and Energy

Any moving object has kinetic energy. The amount of kinetic energy an object has will increase as it speeds up, and will decrease as it slows down. When work is done on an object, the energy from the work done is transferred to the object in the form of kinetic energy. This also includes rotating an object as well as pushing, dropping, lifting or throwing it.

Example- An example of motion energy, or mechanical energy would be when a person plays pool. The mechanical energy is transferred from the stick, to the ball, causing the ball to move. The ball, in turn, transfers its energy to other balls it hits.