Question

Which statement best compares potential and kinetic energy

Answer 1

potential energy is what something has energy of staying still. if a car was the the top of a hill that’s where it has the most potential. kinetic energy is energy in motion. as that car on the hill starts to roll down, the potential of it lowers as the kinetic raises

Answer 2

Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body at rest while kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a body in motion.

Step-by-step explanation:

Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position while kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion. Potential energy is the energy acting on a body at rest(not moving) while kinetic energy is the energy acting on moving object(motion).

Example of potential energy is the energy possessed by a parked car. The parked car is not moving i.e the car is in a state of rest

Example of kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an accelerating car. The car is in motion (moving).