How are potential energy and kinetic energy alike?

Though kinetic energy is the energy of motion, it can be potential in the same way you would be flipping a switch. When the switch is off, it has the potential to create energy, while when the switch is on, it is activating energy and say, powering an electric catapult that when firing something, is using kinetic energy.
Plus, they're both types of energy.

Answered by Thorn | 2024-06-10

Potential energy is energy stored in an object due to its position or arrangement. Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its movement - its motion. ... Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy, and kinetic energy can be converted into potential energy ;

Answered by kararkerby16 | 2024-06-14

Potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion. They are interchangeable; potential energy can convert into kinetic energy and vice versa. Both types of energy are governed by the Law of Conservation of Energy, ensuring that energy in a closed system remains constant.
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Answered by Thorn | 2024-12-26