Question

Name the type of energy possessed by a raised hammer.

Answer 1

When a hammer is raised to apply force to the nail, it imbibes potential energy.

The energy is potential due to the height of the hammer.

In fact, energy is due to the position of the instrument.

Once the hammer hits the nail with a velocity, the whole potential energy is converted in to kinetic energy according to the law of conservation of energy

Answer 2

Hey mate!

Here's your answer!!

The type of energy possessed by a raised hammer is potential energy.

$hope \: it \: helps \: you.$
✌