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Energy Basics:Question 7

What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic
energy?
Select one:
Potential energy is the energy of an object due to its position, while
kinetic energy is energy due to its motion
Potential energy is the energy of an object due to an applied force,
while kinetic energy is energy stored after the applied force.
Potential energy is the energy of an object due to its motion, while
kinetic energy is energy due to its position.
Potential energy is the energy stored after an applied force, while
kinetic energy is the energy used from the applied force.

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Answer:

The first one

Step-by-step explanation:

Think of it as Potential energy is lying in wait and once it moves it transfers into kinetic energy.

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