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

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Answer:

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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An object has kinetic and potential energy at the same time if they are elevated off the ground and are in motion. One instance of this would be a plane in flight because its velocity provides kinetic energy, while at the same time, its height provides potential energy
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