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Compare and contrast kinetic and potential energy.
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This is a conceptual comparison. No particular system, zero of potential energy, or numerical process is specified. The equations shown are standard models with limited domains: mgh assumes a nearly uniform gravitational field, and 1/2 kx^2 assumes an ideal linear spring. Microscopic potential energy depends on the interactions included in the chosen model.