What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energ… - Vidyadip

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What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?

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	Kinetic energy	Potential energy
1.	Kinetic energy of a body is due to motion of the body.	Potential energy is due to position or change in shape of the body.
2.	Kinetic energy is zero for a still body.	Potential energy may or may not be zero for a still body.
3.	Kinetic energy of a body is directly proportional to its speed	Potential energy is directly proportional to the height to which the body is above the ground.

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