Kinetic Energy Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses when it is in motion. It depends on the object's mass and velocity. Formula: $$K = \fr...
Kinetic Energy
Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses when it is in motion. It depends on the object's mass and velocity.
Formula:
m: mass of the object in kilograms (kg)
v: velocity of the object in meters per second (m/s)
Potential Energy
Potential energy is the energy an object possesses when it is in a position or condition. It depends on the object's position or condition in the surrounding environment.
Formula:
m: mass of the object in kilograms (kg)
g: acceleration due to gravity in meters per second squared (m/s²)
h: height or position of the object in the gravitational field in meters (m)
Relationship between Kinetic and Potential Energy
Kinetic and potential energy are related because they are both forms of energy that an object can possess. When an object moves, its kinetic energy increases, and its potential energy decreases. Conversely, when an object is lifted to a higher position, its potential energy increases, and its kinetic energy decreases.
Examples
A car driving down the road has kinetic energy, while it has potential energy while parked on a hill.
A bird soaring through the sky has kinetic energy, while it has potential energy while perched on a branch.
A ball rolling down a hill has kinetic and potential energy