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What are the differences between Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy?
The differences between Kinetic Energy and Potential Energy are as follows:-
| Basis for Comparison | Kinetic Energy | Potential Energy |
| Definition | It is defined as the work needed to accelerate a body of a given mass from rest to its stated velocity. | It is the stored energy in an object or system because of its position or configuration. |
| Transferability | Kinetic energy can be transferred from one moving object to another, like in collisions. | Potential Energy cannot be transferred. |
| Relation to environment | Kinetic Energy of an object is relative to other moving and stationary objects in its immediate environment. | Potential Energy is not relative to the environment of an object. |
| SI Unit | Joule (J) | Joule (J) |
| Determining Factors | Speed/Velocity and mass | Speed/Velocity and mass |
| Formulae | K.E = $\displaystyle \frac{1}{2} \times $m.v$\displaystyle ^{2}$ | P.E = mgh |
| Examples | Flowing water, such as when falling from a waterfall. | Water at the top of a waterfall, before the cliff. |
Updated on: 10-Oct-2022
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