What's the Difference Between Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy?
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, like when you're running or a car is driving fast. Potential energy is stored energy, like a rock poised at the top of a hill just waiting to roll down.
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Potential energy is like money in the bank, waiting to be used. Kinetic energy is like going on a shopping spree.
Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, like a cheetah sprinting, while potential energy is stored energy, like a cat napping on a tree branch.
Simply put: Kinetic energy is energy in action, while potential energy is energy waiting to happen.
One moves, one waits. That's the difference.
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