Question

what is potential energy?

Answer 1

Potential Energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its height or strained configuration.
Examples- Stretched rubber band, a  coconut falling from a tree , bow and arrow 

Answer 2

Answer:

$\huge\underline\blue{Potential}$ $\huge\underline\blue{Energy:-}$

Energy possessed by an object due to its position or condition.