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Examples of potential and kinetic energy?

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Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body due to its position or state of strain.
example:- a stone resting at the top of a hill, water stored in a tank, compressed spring

Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by a body due to its motion.
example:- all moving bodies possess K.E
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