Question

what is mean by potential energy ?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Potential energy is defined as mechanical energy, stored energy, or energy caused by its position. The energythat 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.