Question

what is potential energy ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

• The energy possess by body due to its position is called potential energy .

• It is denoted by P.E.

• It's SI unit is Joule.

Formula to calculate Potential Energy

• PE = Mgh

where,

PE denote Potential Energy

M denote Mass of the body

g denote acceleration due to gravity

h denote its position .

Extra Information !!

• Kinetic energy is defined as the energy possess by body due to its motion .

• It is denoted by K.E

• It's SI unit is Joule

• K.E = 1/2 mv²