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Physics: Potential and Kinetic Energy in Free Fall: Getting Things Moving 45 Views


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What's the difference between potential and kinetic energy? Well, potential energy is energy that has just that - potential. It's present when an object isn't moving or falling, but has stored energy just waiting to be released... whereas kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses when in motion. Now release some of your own potential energy and hit that play button.

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