Pumping air into the
pneumatic rocket launcher
stores potential energy,as
compressed air in a way
that makes it possible
to launch rockets.

Potential Energy: The energy possessed by
an object as a result of its position or condition.
A raised weight, coiled spring, or charged battery
has potential energy.

Kinetic Energy: The energy possessed by an
object as a result of its motion. Kinetic energy is
dependent upon the velocity and mass of the
object.