Question

What is potential energy?

Answer 1

1. Potential energy is the form of energy that results from the alteration of its position or state.
2. The SI unit of potential energy is the $\mathrm{joule}\left(J\right)$ or $kg{m}^2/s^2$.
3. The formula for potential energy depends on the force acting on the two objects. For the gravitational force the formula is:

$\mathrm{P}.\mathrm{E}=m\times g\times h=mgh$

Where,

• m is the mass in kilograms
• g is the acceleration due to gravity
• h is the height in meters.