How do Kinetic and Potential Energy different?
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Kinetic Energy Kinetic energy is the energy in the object due to it's motion. As long as the object is moving in the same velocity, it will maintain the same Kinetic Energy. Formula: kinetic energy= 1/2 x mass x (velocity squared) | Potential EnergyPotential energy is the stored energy an object contains. It depends on the object's mass, as well as it's position relative to the earth. Formula: potential energy= mass x acceleration of free fall x change in height | Conservation of EnergyThe law of conservation of energy states that energy can't be created or destroyed. Instead, it an only be converted, or transformed, into a different type of energy. For example, chemical energy can convert to kinetic energy. |
Kinetic Energy
Formula: kinetic energy= 1/2 x mass x (velocity squared)
Potential Energy
Potential energy is the stored energy an object contains. It depends on the object's mass, as well as it's position relative to the earth.
Formula: potential energy= mass x acceleration of free fall x change in height
Conservation of Energy
The law of conservation of energy states that energy can't be created or destroyed. Instead, it an only be converted, or transformed, into a different type of energy. For example, chemical energy can convert to kinetic energy.