Define: potential energy and give the mathematical expression of potential energy.

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Potential Energy:
Potential Energy is the type of energy present in an object due to its position or configuration.
Ex: A ball is kept at a height has potential energy due to gravity, stored water in dams also has potential energy.
Mathematically potential energy is given as,
$P E = m g h$
Here, $m =$ mass of an object, $g =$ acceleration due to gravity, $h =$ height of an object.

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