Forms of Potential Energy

Forms of Potential Energy

Potential energy is stored energy—energy an object has because of its position, condition, or chemical makeup. It isn't being used yet, but it's ready to do work. There are different forms of potential energy: gravitational (energy from height), elastic (energy from bei...

Potential energy is energy stored in an object due to its position or condition.

It can exist in many forms, like gravitational, elastic, chemical, and nuclear energy.

Gravitational potential energy depends on an object's height and mass.

For example, lifting a ball high stores energy due to Earth’s gravity, and dropping it tu...