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Can an object have both potential and kinetic energy at the same time ?

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Step-by-step explanation:

Ofcourse! Objects can have both kinetic energy and potential energy at the same time.

  • An object can be elevated above the ground (have potential energy) and be moving at the same time (and also have kinetic energy).
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Answer:

yes

Step-by-step explanation:

An object can be elevated and moving at the same time, example: a thrown ball

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