What type of Energy does “a batsman hitting a ball” use?

When a batsman hits a ball, the bat is in motion. Any object that is moving possesses energy due to its motion, which is defined as Kinetic Energy. As the batsman swings the bat, chemical energy from their muscles is converted into this motion energy to strike the ball. Therefore, Kinetic Energy is the primary form of energy involved in the act of hitting.\nGravitational and Potential Energy relate to an object's position or height, not its movement. While the ball might have potential energy if it is high in the air, the specific action of 'hitting' relies on motion. Frictional Energy is a force that opposes motion and dissipates energy as heat, rather than being the energy used to perform the action itself. Thus, Option C is correct because it describes the energy of motion required for the swing.