Question

what is potential energy

Answer 1

Potential energy is the energy possessed by a body due to its changed position or configuration .

For example :

Potential energy is possessed by a stretched string due to stretching it or changing its position.

It is possessed by a body at a particular height .

This kind of energy can be converted to kinetic energy only.

Then it may be converted to any other forms of energy.

Potential energy is denoted by U .

It is measured in Joules ( J ) .

Answer 2

Heya _____

What is potential energy __ ??

Ans _____

The energy possessed by a body as a result of its position or condition rather it is the motion....

Or.....

The stored energy of a body due to its position is referred as potential energy....

It is denoted by U...

It is measured in joules...

Ex ____

The height of the object over the ground ...

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