21. What is potential energy? How many types of potential energies are there? Define the type of
potential energies.
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Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object or substance. Gravitational potential energy is energy in an object that is held in a vertical position. Elastic potential energy is energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.
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To summarize, potential energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position relative to some zero position. An object possesses gravitational potential energy if it is positioned at a height above (or below) the zero height.
There are two main types of potential energy: Gravitational potential energy. Elastic potential energy.
Presenting, 5 Types of Potential Energy. Potential energy is stored energy that can be converted into kinetic energy. There are several forms of potential energy including gravitational, magnetic, electrical, chemical, and elastic potential energy.
There are two main types of potential energy:
Gravitational potential energy
Elastic potential energy
Gravitational potential energy
Gravitational potential energy is energy in an object that is held in a vertical position, due to the force of gravity working to pull it down.
The amount of gravitational potential energy an object has depends on its height and mass. The heavier the object and the higher it is above the ground, the more gravitational potential energy it holds.
Gravitational potential energy increases as weight and height increases.
Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object or substance.
Gravitational potential energy is energy in an object that is held in a vertical position.
Elastic potential energy is energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed.
Elastic potential energy
Elastic potential energy is energy stored in objects that can be stretched or compressed, such as trampolines, rubber bands and bungee cords.
The more an object can stretch, the more elastic potential energy it has.