The basic quantity is potential in the field . The potential is property of the field showing that energy is stored in the field. read more
This stored energy of position is referred to as potential energy. Potential energy is the stored energy of position possessed by an object. Gravitational Potential Energy. The two examples above illustrate the two forms of potential energy to be discussed in this course - gravitational potential energy and elastic potential energy. read more
Unlike kinetic energy, potential energy is mutual energy which is energy of a system of two or more objects interacting each other. It changes with change in configuration of system. read more
When a rock is held above the ground, we say it has some potential energy. When we let it go, it falls and we say the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. Finally, the rock hits the ground. read more