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Work and Energy — Science STD 9 — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 9ScienceWork and Energy3 Marks
Question
What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?
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Answer

 
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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