What is energy? Derivation of potential energy.
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The derivation of potential energy is provided here. Potential energy is defined as the energy that is held by an object because of its position with respect to other objects. The SI unit of potential energy is joule whose symbol is J........
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Potential energy is energy that is stored – or conserved - in an object or substance. This stored energy is based on the position, arrangement or state of the object or substance. You can think of it as energy that has the 'potential' to do work.
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For a body with mass m, h is the distance to which it is raised and g is the gravitational force acting on the body, then work done W is given as: W = force * displacement. W = mg * h. ∴ W = mgh.
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