2007-01-13 06:53:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Environment
Both are types of energy, but kinetic energy is energy in motion, while potential energy is stored energy. For a better idea, click on the website below.
2007-01-13 07:03:13 · answer #1 · answered by Genesiss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kinetic Energy - the energy that is used to do work (i.e. typing this answer of a keyboard)
Potential Energy - the energy present in a body that is capable of work, but is in a state of storage/reservation (i.e. sitting down in a chair)
P.E. can be quickly converted to K.E. through any action. Once the action is completed and the body in question no longer is working, the remaining energy reverts to P.E. All energy is neither created not destroyed ... it just changes forms.
2007-01-13 15:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by icehoundxx 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An example of kinetic energy is a spinning wind turbine. An example of potential energy is a battery
2007-01-13 15:22:02 · answer #3 · answered by Victory or Valhalla 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋