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what is potential energy??

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Answered by kvnmurty
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   Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position, height, its state, nearness to a magnet, another body, or another electric charge or due to compression or expansion in its dimensions. 

   A stone at a height from the surface of Earth has a potential energy more than a stone on the surface.   This is gravitational potential energy.  

   An electric charge in presence of another charge has a potential energy (the system of both has PE).

   Potential energy is a relative energy wrt a reference.  

   Potential energy is the energy stored in a body as a result of some work done on it by an external force.  It is the integral of force wrt displacement. Or, in simple words, it is the product of a constant force and the corresponding displacement.

   Potential energy is the energy in a body that can be converted into another form like kinetic energy. For example if a clock is wound (key) or a spring is wound or if a torsional pendulum or string is turned many times, it has rotational potential energy.

   Potential energy means that the body has potential to perform some energy.

kvnmurty: :-)
Answered by STK0
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What is Potential Energy?

An energy by virtue of an object's position relative to other objects.

  • Symbols: PE
  • SI unit: Joule (J)
  • Formula: P.E. = mgh

N0TE: It is stored energy that can become kinetic energy.

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