Question

What is the main difference between the formulas for kinetic energy (KE) and gravitational potential energy (PE)?

Answer 1

gravitation potential energy is when u calculate the energy of the object which is above the ground level----formula is E=mgh (the difference is h-hight) while kinetic energy is calculated when the object is moving E=1/2mv^2 (here the difference is the "v"...velocity beacuse of its movement)

Answer 2

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Answer 3

kinetic energy is the energy of a body due to its motion i.e its velocity so its formula is 1/2m \[v^{2}\] whereas the gravitational potential energy is due a bodys configuration in this case its height and its formula is mgh

Answer 4

Potential energy is just like it's name it's energy that is stored and not yet in action. Kinetic energy is energy already in motion. Potential energy could be like a rubber band about to be released it's energy is being stored and increased. An example of Kinetic energy could be like a car moving. It's already in motion.