Question

definition of potential energy

Answer 1

the energy possessed by a body by
virtue of its position relative to others,
stresses within itself, electric charge,
and other factors.

second definition is
potential energy definition. The energy an
object has because of its position, rather
than its motion. An object held in a person's
hand has potential energy, which turns to
kinetic energy — the energy of motion —
when the person lets it go, and it drops to
the ground.

Answer 2

the energy which is possessed by the body by virtue of its position is called potential energy
formula:MGH