Difference Between Kinetic and Potential Energy

 

Difference Between Kinetic and Potential Energy

Sr.noKinetic EnergyPotential Energy
1.Kinetic energy is the kind of energy present in a body due to the property of its motionPotential Energy is the type of energy present in a body due to the property of its state
2.It can be easily transferred from one body to anotherIt is not transferable
3.The determining factors for kinetic energy are Speed or velocity and massHere, the determining factors are Height/ distance and mass
4.Flowing water is one of the examples of kinetic energyWater present at the top of a hill is an example of potential energy
5.It is relative with respect to natureIt is non-relative with respect to nature

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