The energy attributed to an object by virtue of its motion is known as ________.
A) kinetic energy
B) potential energy
C) radiative energy
D) mass-energy

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Kinetic energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its motion. The greater the object's velocity and mass, the greater its kinetic energy. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Option B is potential energy, which is stored energy that an object possesses due to its position or state. Option C is radiative energy which is the energy that photons carry. Option D is mass-energy, which is the energy that an object possesses due to its mass, according to Einstein's famous equation, E=mc^2.

The Energy Attributed to an Object by Virtue of Its