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kinetic- work done by an external force from bringing the object to a rest then to movement

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kinetic energy is the energy or force of any motion, and everything, whether it is object, particles, molecules or person has motion. Everything that is moving, either by their own force or by any other force is considered to have kinetic energy.

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Potential energy is energy stored in an object based on its position.

PE = mgh

Kinetic energy is energy in a object based on its motion.

KE = ½ mv2

where

m = mass

g = gravity, 9.8 m/s2

h = height

v = velocity

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