As the ball falls from the cliff, the potential energy of the ball decreases, while its kinetic energy (energy of motion) increases. Therefore, we can say that the ball's energy is transformed from potential energy to kinetic energy as it falls from the cliff.
As the ball falls from Ellen's hand, its energy can be described as primarily potential energy converting into kinetic energy. Initially, the ball has a high amount of potential energy due to its position on the cliff. As gravity pulls the ball downward, this potential energy is gradually converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy associated with motion. At the moment of release, the ball has mostly potential energy, but as it accelerates downward, this potential energy reduces while the kinetic energy increases.
