Potential and Kinetic Energy Potential and Kinetic Energy Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object. If you stretch a rubber band, you will give it potential energy. As the rubber band is released, potential energy is changed to motion.
Kinetic energy is energy of motion.
A rubber band flying through the air has kinetic energy. When you are walking or running your body is exhibiting kinetic energy. Potential energy is converted into kinetic energy . Before the yo-yo begins its fall it has stored energy due to its position. At the top it has its maximum potential energy.