Water at the brink of a waterfall has more potential and less kinetic energy than water at the bottom of the fall.

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At the brink of a waterfall, water is at a higher elevation, giving it more gravitational potential energy and less kinetic energy since it is not moving as fast. As it falls, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, increasing its speed and decreasing its potential energy.

Water at the Brink of a Waterfall Has More Potential