Question

what is potential energy​

Answer 1

Answer:

the energy posses by an object in the virtue of its position and configuration

is known as potential energy

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Answer 2

Answer:

The energy of a body due to its position or change in shape is known as potential energy. Actually, the energy of a body due to its position above the ground is called gravitational potential energy and the energy of a body due to change in its shape and size is called elastic potential energy.

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