Question

what is potential energy??​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

Potential energy, stored energy that depends upon the relative position of various parts of a system. ... A spring has more potential energy when it is compressed or stretched. A steel ball has more potential energy raised above the ground than it has after falling to Earth.