What is potential energy? What are its different types? Show that gravitational potential energy is equal to the product of mass ‘m’, gravitational field strength ‘g’, and height ‘h’.
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. The most common types of potential energy are: Gravitational potential energy: Energy due to the height of an object in a gravitational field. Elastic potential energy: Energy stored in stretched or compressed springs or elastic materials. Chemical potential energy: Energy … Read more