Potential energy can store energy. Like a computer, or a streched out rubber band ready to pounce! Kinetic energy is a type of energy that moves. Potential energy can transfer to kinetic energy. A rubber band will store potential energy, than resease and shoot out which turns it to kinetic energy.
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Created with images by chezbeate - "chrysanthemum flower pink" • ghwtog - "rubber rubber bands bands"