potential energy
Potential Energy is stored energy. It is not energy in motion. Potential energy is dependent on its position (location) and its condition (new battery vs. used battery.)
Things have energy depending on where they are (position/ location). In the image to the right, the penny has LOTS of potential energy; the rock doesn’t. Forms of Potential Energy
Factors that affect Potential Energy - Mass & Height
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kinetic energy
Kinetic Energy is energy in the form of motion. Kinetic energy is dependent on mass and speed. The greater the mass and speed the more kinetic energy the object has.
Things have energy depending on how fast they move. In the images to the right, the plane moves faster and therefore has a higher kinetic energy than the baseball. Forms of Kinetic Energy
Factors that affect Kinetic Energy - Mass & Velocity (Speed)
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