Question

UDY QUESTIONS
(a) What is potential energy?
(b) Explain potential energy by giving an example.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Potential energy is defined as mechanical energy, stored energy, or energy caused by its position. The energy that a ball has when perched at a top of a steep hill while it is about to roll down is an example of potential energy. ... A raised weight, coiled spring, or charged battery has potential energy.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. potential energy is the energy held by an object because of its position relative to other objects, stresses within itself, its electric charge, or other factors.

2. An object can store energy as the result of its position. For example, the heavy ball of a demolition machine is storing energy when it is held at an elevated position. This stored energy of position is referred to as potential energy. Similarly, a drawn bow is able to store energy as the result of its position.