Question

what is potential energy ?? derive an expression for it..

Answer 1

it is the energy possessed by the body due to virtue of its position.
it is generally given by mgh

Answer 2

the energy possssed by a body fue to it's position or configuration is called potential energy.

potential energy(U)= mgh

                               mg= weight of the body and h= height through which body is raised.

hope it will help you if yes then plz mrk it as brainliest plz plz plz plz request plz plz plz