it is called potential energy. But it depends if the slingshot is for human slinging, and what race the human happens to be.
Potential energy.
When a slingshot is pulled back, the energy used comes from the person's muscles (kinetic energy is transformed into potential energy). When the slingshot is released, the potential energy is converted into kinetic energy in the slingshot and projectile. Finally, when the projectile is in motion, some of the energy is lost as heat due to air resistance and friction.
A slingshot takes advantage of mechanical energy. When the slingshot is stretched, potential energy is stored in the elastic material. Upon release, this potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, propelling the object forward.
A slingshot converts mechanical energy from the person pulling the band into kinetic energy when the projectile is released. The potential energy stored in the elastic band is transformed into kinetic energy as the band snaps forward, propelling the projectile forward.
Because when it is launched the chemical energy in the fuel is converted to kinetic energy of the space vehicle.
Elastic potential energy in a slingshot is the energy stored in the stretched elastic material (such as rubber bands) when the slingshot is drawn back. This energy is converted into kinetic energy when the slingshot is released, propelling the projectile forward. The amount of elastic potential energy stored depends on how far the slingshot is drawn back.
When you pull a slingshot further back, you increase the potential energy and the velocity of the projectile that leaves the slingshot. The potential energy increases as you stretch the slingshot further, and this energy is converted into kinetic energy that propels the projectile with greater speed.
Both burning fossil fuels and releasing a slingshot convert potential energy into kinetic energy. Potential energy refers to stored energy that can be released and used to do work, such as moving an object. When fossil fuels are burned, the chemical potential energy stored within them is converted into heat and light energy. Similarly, when a slingshot is released, the potential energy stored in its elastic band is converted into the kinetic energy of the projectile in motion.
Burning fossil fuels turns potential energy into kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is energy in motion, which can be used to do work.
Throwing a ball is an example of Kinetic Energy.
Basically, anything that moves has kinetic energy.
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