Question

Which of the following statements most accurately differentiates potential and kinetic energy?

A. Any object that has motion has kinetic energy, while any object not in motion but with the potential to do work has potential energy.
B. Any object that has motion has potential energy, while any object not in motion but with the potential to do work has kinetic energy.
C. Gravitational potential energy is a form of mechanical energy, while kinetic energy is not.
D. Kinetic energy is a form of mechanical energy, while gravitational potential energy is not.

Answer 1

D) because things that are in motion can have both kinetic and potential energy

Answer 2

The answer would be A. Kinetic energy is energy while having motion. Potential energy, like the name states, has stored energy that has potential to do the work.