Question

Differentiate between kinetic energy and potential energy

Answer 1

Difference between kinetic and potential energy:

Kinetic Energy	Potential Energy
1. Kinetic energy is the kind of energy present in a body due to the property of its motion	1. Potential Energy is the type of energy present in a body due to the property of its state.
2. It can be easily transferred from one body to another.	2. It is not transferable.
3. The determining factors for kinetic energy are Speed or velocity and mass.	3. Here, the determining factors are Height/ distance and mass.
4. Flowing water is one example of kinetic energy.	4. Water present at the top of a hill is an example of potential energy.
5. It is relative with respect to nature.	5. It is non-relative with respect to nature.