Concerning thermal energy...?

potential energy is sort of like stored energy there is no evidence for thermal losses in stored energy. A good example is a rock on a hill. It has potential energy in that it could be rolled down the hill converting its energy into kinetic with thermal losses (friction against the hill side)

First, describe the "association" between thermal energy kinetic energy. This is in the realm of physics. To make/support your conclusion, place relevant theoretical facts as follows:

1) Energy is neither created nor destroyed, but TRANSFORMED.

2) Energy often ends up as heat, which is thermal energy.

3) Kinetic friction generally turns energy into heat (thermal energy).

4) Mechanical energy is the sum of the potential and kinetic energies in a system.

5) Kinetic energy is a conservative force.

6) Potential energy is a conservative force.

7) Kinetic friction, on the other hand, is a non-conservative force.

8) --ADD A FACT--

9) --ADD A FACT--

10) --ADD A FACT--

In sight of #1, #2, #5 and #6: You could say that thermal energy can transform (some how) into kinetic energy or potential energy. So, your answer would be yes.

Although, #3 and #7 can lead you to acknowledge that kinetic energy had an association with thermal energy that is different to potential energy if you consider kinetic friction.

Sorry, K, but my major is not physics. Good luck with your studies. Try to find a book called "Inquiry to Physics." If I run into anything, I'll let you know. My source is: