Question

compare and contrast kinetic and potential energy using the venn diagram below.

Explanation:

Kinetic energy (KE) is the energy of motion, calculated as $\frac{1}{2}mv^2$ where $m$ = mass and $v$ = velocity. Potential energy (PE) is stored energy due to position/configuration (e.g., gravitational PE = $mgh$ where $g$ = gravity, $h$ = height). Both are forms of mechanical energy, measured in joules (J), and can be converted between each other (e.g., a falling object loses PE and gains KE).

Answer:

• Kinetic Energy only: Energy of motion; depends on velocity
• Both: Forms of mechanical energy; measured in joules; convertible between each other
• Potential Energy only: Stored energy; depends on position/configuration