Describe kinetic and potential energy and give two examples of each
Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. The formula for kinetic energy is KE = 0.5mv^2, where m is the mass of the object and v is its velocity. Examples of kinetic energy include a moving car and a swinging pendulum.
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. The formula for potential energy can vary depending on the type of potential energy being considered (such as gravitational potential energy or elastic potential energy). Examples of potential energy include a stretched rubber band and a ball at the top of a hill.