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What is the different
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. It is dependent on the object's mass and velocity. Potential energy, on the other hand, is the energy an object possesses due to its position or configuration. It is dependent on the object's mass, height, and the force acting on it.
Yes, kinetic energy can be converted into potential energy and vice versa. This is demonstrated by the concept of work, where a force applied to an object can change its kinetic energy into potential energy, and vice versa.
In a real-life scenario, kinetic energy is usually associated with objects in motion, such as a moving car or a falling object. Potential energy, on the other hand, is associated with stationary objects, like a book sitting on a shelf or a stretched rubber band.
Not necessarily. The amount of kinetic and potential energy an object possesses depends on its mass, velocity, position, and the forces acting on it. In some cases, potential energy can be greater than kinetic energy, such as in a roller coaster at the top of a hill before it starts moving.
Kinetic and potential energy are two forms of mechanical energy, which means they are connected and can be converted into each other. They are also both components of the total energy of an object, which remains constant in a closed system according to the law of conservation of energy.