Question

Define kinetic and potential energies. give one example of each

Answer 1

Kinetic energy is energy possessed by a body by virtue of its movement.
Examples-Flowing water, such as when falling from a waterfall.
 Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position or state.
Examples-Water at the top of a waterfall, before the precipice.

Answer 2

kinetic energy is energy of a moving object eg. riding a bike
potential energy is the energy produced by an object eg. a rubber band is relased