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Potential and Kinetic Energy Explained

All forms of energy are either potential or kinetic energy. Potential refers to stored energy while kinetic is energy in motion. Learn about these types of energy and how they can be altered from one form to another.

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Credit: Courtesy of saveonenergy.com, 2018.

Curated by Lea Rekow for BifrostOnline
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