Potential and Kinetic
What's the difference between these energys?
What's the difference between potential and kinetic energy?
There are a couple of differences.kinetic energy is energy that moves. Potential energy is energy that stays still. These energys are very different. But are very helpful to build things in our community.:)
Examples
Kinetic example: kicking a soccer ball , stretching a rubber band , and punching something .
Potential example: your leg before you kick a ball, a car that is off, and a wheel that is not rolling.
Characteristics
Kinetic energy
- Energy that moves
- It possess the objects energy
Potential energy
- Energy that doesn't move
- Stores energy
- Makes things stay still