What is the Difference Between Potential and Kinetic Energy?
Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position or state, like a rock sitting on a hill. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, like that rock rolling down the hill!
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Think of potential energy as a coiled spring ready to pop and kinetic energy as the spring in action!
Potential energy is like a cup of coffee before you drink it - full of potential! Kinetic energy is the caffeine boost you get after you drink it.
Potential energy waits, while kinetic energy goes places.
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