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Kinetic energy is the energy in a mass of matter that is in motion, the energy of motion.

Potential energy (where mass is in a gravity field) can be converted into kinetic energy

Chemical energy (of an explosion) can be converted into kinetic energy

Electrical energy can be converted into kinetic energy (eg in an electric motor)

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Why potential energy can not be converted into kinetic energy?

Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy. For example, when an object is released from a height, its potential energy due to gravity is converted into kinetic energy as it falls. This conversion follows the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.


Which form of energy does a leaf falls from a tree have?

The potential energy stored in the leaf is converted to kinetic energy as it falls from a tree.


When you turn on a fan electrical energy changes into?

The electrical energy is converted to kinetic energy and heat. The kinetic energy is first seen in the blades of the fan as they rotate. This kinetic energy is converted to air movement, another form of kinetic energy. The electrical energy isn't fully converted to kinetic energy but turns into heat. This is generated by the magnetic fields of the motor and friction. Both of these are considered to be losses of energy but in fact they are simply a conversion to a form of energy that is not of use.


Where does potential energy go when it is converted into kinetic energy?

When potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, it is transformed into the energy of motion.


Is steak potential energy or kinetic energy?

Steak is a form of potential energy because it contains stored energy in the form of chemical bonds that can be released and converted into kinetic energy when it is consumed and metabolized by the body.

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What is the form of energy in hydro power?

potential energy converted to kinetic energy


What form of energy is a moving car?

Chemical energy from petrol which is converted to heat then to kinetic energy and then converted to rotational energy.


What form of energy is car moving?

Chemical energy from petrol which is converted to heat then to kinetic energy and then converted to rotational energy.


What form of energy is produced in a radio?

kinetic converted to electrical.


Why potential energy can not be converted into kinetic energy?

Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy. For example, when an object is released from a height, its potential energy due to gravity is converted into kinetic energy as it falls. This conversion follows the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.


Why is electrical energy considered a form of kinetic energy?

I believe electrical energy is considered potential energy and not kinetic. Kinetic energy is when an object is moving, electrical energy is a stored energy that can be converted to kinetic energy.


Which form of energy does a leaf falls from a tree have?

The potential energy stored in the leaf is converted to kinetic energy as it falls from a tree.


What form of energy when person running?

Chemical potential energy of the body is converted to kinetic energy.


Is potential energy was converted to kinetic energy?

It CAN be converted to kinetic energy, but it won't always do so.


What energy transfers in a firework?

Energy in firework is present in form chemical energy which will be converted into light and sound .and small part of energy is converted heat .then the remaining energy is converted into kinetic energy after explosion.


When you turn on a fan electrical energy changes into?

The electrical energy is converted to kinetic energy and heat. The kinetic energy is first seen in the blades of the fan as they rotate. This kinetic energy is converted to air movement, another form of kinetic energy. The electrical energy isn't fully converted to kinetic energy but turns into heat. This is generated by the magnetic fields of the motor and friction. Both of these are considered to be losses of energy but in fact they are simply a conversion to a form of energy that is not of use.


Where does potential energy go when it is converted into kinetic energy?

When potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, it is transformed into the energy of motion.