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PilotLPTM [1.2K]
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Describe the difference between potential and kinetic energy

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1 answer:
chubhunter [2.5K]2 years ago
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Answer:

Explanation:

Kinetic energy involves motion so something that is not moving has zero kinetic energy.

Potential energy does not involve motion and is based on position in a field like gravity and magnetic.

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