| KInetic Energy | Potential Energy |
| It is the energy possesed by a body by virtue of its motion. |
It is the energy possesed by a body by virtue of its position.
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| Kinetic Energy = 1/2 mv 2 , where m = mass and v = velocity |
Potential energy = mgh, where m = mass, g = acceleration due to gravity, h = height
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| Kinetic energy can be transferred from one body to another. (Example - In case of collision) | Potential Energy can not be transferred. |
| Example - A ball dropped from height will have kinetic energy. |
Example - A ball at a height h will have potential energy.
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What is the difference between Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy?
Last updated at April 16, 2024 by Teachoo
