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  • Potential vs. Kinetic Energy: Understanding Energy in a Glass of Milk
    A glass of milk has potential energy. Here's why:

    * Potential energy is stored energy due to an object's position or state.

    * Kinetic energy is the energy of motion.

    The milk in the glass has potential energy due to its:

    * Gravitational potential energy: The milk is held above the ground, so it has the potential to fall and release energy.

    * Chemical potential energy: The milk contains chemical bonds that store energy, which can be released through chemical reactions (like digestion).

    The milk is not moving, so it doesn't have kinetic energy.

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