What is potential energy? Give an example please.

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FromTheMoon [43]3 years ago

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Answer:

Potential energy can be defined as the energy in a body due to its position

In simple terms potential energy is the energy at rest

Explanation: Examples ;

A spring has more potential energy when it is compressed or stretched.

A steel ball has more potential energy raised above the ground than it has after falling to Earth.

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