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Kinetic energy is the energy of moving things.
Potential energy is stored energy that an object has because of its position or condition.

Discussion Question:
How does energy change between potential and kinetic energy, and where can you see this happen in everyday life?
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Energy changes between potential and kinetic when an object's position or condition lets stored energy convert into motion, and vice versa. For example, a roller coaster at the top of a hill has lots of gravitational potential energy that turns into kinetic energy as it speeds down. A swinging pendulum has maximum potential energy at the highest points and maximum kinetic energy at the lowest point. You also see this when you release a stretched rubber band, let a compressed spring expand, or use a charged battery to power a device.