What happens to the kinetic energy of a bowling ball when it is given a push by Dr. Hewitt?

When Dr. Hewitt gives a bowling ball a push, he applies a force to the ball, which results in an increase in its kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion, and it is directly related to the speed of the object. According to the work-energy theorem, when work is done on an object (in this case, by the push), the energy transferred as work results in an increase in the object's kinetic energy.

As the force from the push acts over a distance, it increases the velocity of the bowling ball, thereby increasing its kinetic energy. This relationship can be expressed mathematically with the equation for kinetic energy, KE = 1/2 mv², where m is the mass of the bowling ball and v is its velocity. Since the push accelerates the ball, its velocity increases, leading to a greater value of kinetic energy.

The other options do not accurately reflect the physical situation at hand. If energy remained constant, the ball would not accelerate and its speed would not change. The conversion to potential energy does not apply here since there is no elevation change involved in simply pushing the bowling ball. Although some energy may be lost to friction when the ball travels down the lane, the