Question

How does an object gain potential energy?

Answer 1

1. Potential energy is a form of stored energy that is dependent on the relationship between different system components.
2. The position of an object about its surroundings within the Earth-object system determines its gravitational potential. The force acting on the object is an outside force coming from another system. It raises the system's gravitational potential energy when it is productive.

Formula: $E_p=mgh$

Where, $E_p$= gravitational potential energy$\left(J\right)$, $m$ = mass$\left(kg\right)$, $g$=gravitational field strength$\left(N/kg\right)$, $h$=height$\left(m\right)$.

Lifting a thing requires working against gravity. Working on an object transfers energy to it, increasing its gravitational potential energy. The force of gravity would have to exert the same amount of effort to bring the same thing down to Earth's surface if it fell from the same height.