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What is potential and kinetic energy

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Step-by-step explanation:

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Potential:

  • This refers to an object having energy running through it, but being stored. It hasn't quite been released yet.
  • Ex: Someone waiting to dive into a pool, when a whistle blows.

Kinetic:

  • This refers to the energy going through an object but that energy is moving, it's been released.
  • Ex: A boy pedaling his bike atop a hill.

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