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well, first the potential energy has to become kinetic. this might happen when the force holding it in its position against a force trying to move it is stopped. so, now you have this... thing and it's moving. it becomes kinetic electric energy when the kinetic force of its motion is transfered. there are many different kinds of ways for this energy to be transfered, but lets say its an engine. the kinetic energy "flows" into a turbine, generating electricity. that is when kinetic energy becomes kinetic.

it could also be friction... you use mechanical force to move your foot (kinetic energy) and that generates the static (electricity). this is a much simpler answer.... look into static energy for more detail on how this happens.

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