Question

Is potential energy scalar or a vector quantity?

Answer 1

1. The form of energy gained by an object when it is raised is known as potential energy. Potential energy is proportional to mass, gravitational acceleration, and object height.
2. Potential energy = mgh = Workdone
3. It only has magnitude thus, the potential energy is a scalar quantity. The joule is the SI unit of potential energy.

Hence, potential energy is a scalar quantity i.e. it has only magnitude.