Question

Kinetic energy differs from potential energy inA. Kinetic energy can be created or destroyed, while potential energy can not be created and destroyedB. Kinetic energy can be converted into various forms of energy, whereas potential energy can only be transformed into heat energy.C. Kinetic energy is energy of a moving object, whereas potential energy is energy possessed by matter as a result of its location or structure.D. Kinetic energy is stored energy that has the capacity to do work, and potential energy is the energy of motion.

Answer 1

The kinetic enerfy is given by:

`K=(1)/(2)mv^2`

And the potential energy is given by:

`U=mgh`

Where:

v = Velocity

h = height

m = mass

g = gravitational accceleration of earth

As we can see kinetic energy is associated to the movement and the potential energy is associated to the location, therefore the answer is:

C. Kinetic energy is energy of a moving object, whereas potential energy is energy possessed by matter as a result of its location or structure.