How are kinetic and potential energy different?

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Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion, while potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or condition. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy that has the potential to do work. In general, kinetic energy increases as an object's speed or mass increases, while potential energy increases as an object's height or position in a force field increases.