* Potential Energy: This is stored energy due to an object's position or state. The rocks at the top of the mountain have potential energy because of their height above the ground. This energy is like a "stored up" form of energy waiting to be released.
* Kinetic Energy: This is the energy of motion. As the rocks start falling, they gain speed and therefore gain kinetic energy. This energy is directly related to the rock's mass and velocity.
The transformation: As the rocks fall, their potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. The higher the mountain, the more potential energy the rocks have, and the faster they'll fall, leading to a greater amount of kinetic energy.
