Question

What do you mean by potential energy ​

Answer 1

Definition of potential energy

Potential energy is a type of energy an object has because of its position . This is the type of kinetic energy derived from something currently in motion . Something with potential energy is in a position to gett moving and is just waiting for a push or shove to do it's thing .

Example of potential energy

• a stretched rubber band
• a car that is parked at top of a hill
• an unopened carbonated drink
• a quarterback's arm before throwing a pass
• a coiled spring
• still air