* Potential energy is stored energy that an object possesses due to its position or state. It's like energy that's waiting to be released. Examples include:
* Gravitational potential energy: A ball held high in the air.
* Elastic potential energy: A stretched rubber band.
* Chemical potential energy: The bonds in a molecule.
* Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. It's the energy an object possesses due to its movement. Examples include:
* A rolling ball.
* A flowing river.
* A vibrating string.
So, while both are forms of energy, potential energy is often described as stored or waiting, while kinetic energy is described as active or in motion.
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