What are the differences between kinetic and potential energy?
Simple: kinetic energy = motion, potential energy = position/state. Imagine a stationary boulder on a cliff vs. one tumbling down!
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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion; if an object moves, it has kinetic energy. Potential energy, on the other hand, is stored energy due to an object's position or state. Think of a rock at the top of a hill (potential energy) vs. a rolling rock (kinetic energy).
Kinetic energy depends on mass and velocity (like a speeding car), while potential energy depends on mass, height, and gravity (like a perched bird).
Kinetic energy needs movement. Potential energy just needs things not to move, but be ready to do so.
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