Question

what is potential energy and potential difference​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Potential energy is the stored energy of position possessed by an object.
2. Potential difference is the difference in the amount of energy that charge carriers have between two points in a circuit. Potential difference (p.d.) is measured in volts (V) and is also called voltage.

Explanation:

Answer 2

➲ Potential Energy

The energy possessed by a body virtue of its positions or shape or configuration is known as potential energy .

For example :-

➟ Water stored in dam has potential energy due to its position.

➟ A stone lying on the top of all hill or a mountain has potential energy due to its position.

➟ A Stretched bow and arrow has potential energy due to its shape .

➲ Potential Difference

➟ The difference of the amount of energy between two electric potential is called potential difference.

➟ Consider a charge Q placed at a point P. Let A and B be two other points ( B being closer to A). Now we get potentials at points A and B , which is equal to the quantity V(B - A). This quantity is called the potential difference between two points A and B in the electric field of charge.

➟ Electric Potential difference is measured in Volt.