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What is the Difference Between K.E. and P.E.? - Physics

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What is the difference between K.E. and P.E.?
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P.E. is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position, shape or configuration but K.E. is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its velocity or motion.
E.g. A ball kept on a cliff possesses P.E. but as soon as it is kicked it possesses K.E.

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Chapter 1: Force, Work, Energy and Power - Exercise 1.5 ii [Page 54]

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Frank Physics - Part 2 [English] Class 10 ICSE
Chapter 1 Force, Work, Energy and Power
Exercise 1.5 ii | Q 1 | Page 54
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