Here's why:
* Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.
* A stopped car is not moving, so it has no kinetic energy.
However, a stopped car may still have potential energy. This could include:
* Gravitational potential energy: If the car is parked on a hill, it has potential energy due to its position relative to the ground.
* Stored chemical energy: The car's fuel tank contains chemical energy that could be converted to kinetic energy if the engine is started.
* Stored electrical energy: The car's battery contains stored electrical energy.
So, while a stopped car has zero kinetic energy, it can have other forms of energy.
