Question

Give an example in which a body possesses both kinetic energy and potential energy.

Answer 1

Kinetic energy:

1. It is a form of energy that results from an object's motion.
2. It is measured in Joules.

Potential energy:

1. It is a form of energy that is possessed by the virtue of its position in the from of an object's position.
2. The measurement of potential energy in an object is calculated based on the object's mass and its height or distance.
3. It is measured in Joules.

Example in which a body possesses both kinetic energy and potential energy:

An airplane has a large amount of kinetic energy in flight due to its large mass and fast velocity and it is above from the surface of earth that is its potential energy.