Asked by Laruen
What's the difference between kinetic and potential energy?
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Answered by
drwls
I suggest you review the definitions, which are easily found online, or your text, if you have one
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Briefly, kinetic energy depends upon mass and speed.
Potential energy depends upon the work required to place an object at a particular location. Lifting an object in a gravitational field increases its potential energy.
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Briefly, kinetic energy depends upon mass and speed.
Potential energy depends upon the work required to place an object at a particular location. Lifting an object in a gravitational field increases its potential energy.
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