The capacity to do work is called as Energy. This energy can be stored in different forms. Energy is one of the physical quantities as it is proportional to the mass of the object. The ability of the body to exert a push or a pull against the natural forces like gravity identifies as to what kind of energy is it.
When an object is at rest, the body is said to possess potential energy. In another case, when the object is in motion, then it is said to possess kinetic energy.The property of body decides as to what kind of energy is contained in it. Potential energy changes into kinetic energy when an object moves. Unlike the potential energy, the kinetic energy can be transferred from one body to another body by the process of collision.
Kinetic Energy:
- Kinetic energy is the kind of energy present in a body due to the property of its motion
- It can be easily transferred from one body to another
- The determining factors for kinetic energy are Speed or velocity and mass
- Flowing water is one of the examples for kinetic energy
- It is relative with respect to nature
Potential Energy:
- Potential Energy is the type of energy present in a body due to the property of its state
- It is not transferable
- Here, the determining factors are Height/ distance and mass
- Water present at the top of a hill is an example of potential energy
- It is non-relative with respect to nature
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