Can kinetic and potential energy be energy?

Answer:
Both are forms of energy. Potential energy is the available energy that could be used and Kinetic energy is the energy actually being used.

Think of Potential energy as being a high cliff with water on top. The higher the cliff the more energy available. If no water is falling though, there is noting being used, But the potential for falling water is still there. Kinetic energy is the water that actually falls.
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