When an object is in motion, what type of energy does it possess?

Recall the formula for kinetic energy, which is given by: $K=\frac{1}{2}m{v}^2$, where $m$ is the mass of the object and $v$ is its velocity.

Differentiate kinetic energy from other types of energy. Potential energy is stored energy due to position, thermal energy is related to temperature, and chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds.