Being a community in motion

CLINTON DAILY NEWS EDITORIAL

One of the easiest concepts to grasp in the realm of studying science is the difference of kinetic vs.

potential energy.

Kinetic energy is the description of a body in motion. Potential energy is a stored form of energy based upon its position.

Think of it this way: An archer has pulled his bowstring waiting to release the shot – that’s potential energy.

The arrow is released, hurtling through the air…