Question

differentiate between Kinetic and potential energy​

Answer 1

The capacity to do work is called ‘energy’.When the body is at rest ,the body possesses ‘potential energy’. When the body is at motion,it under goes kinetic energy.

Answer 2

Potential Energy: Is defined as the energy possessed by an object by virtue of it's position with respect to some standard or due to change in configuration(shape).Example-A spring

Kinetic Energy: Is defined as the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its motion. Example-A moving bullet