Calculate gravitational and elastic potential energy stored in an object.
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Overview
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or configuration. The most common types are gravitational and elastic potential energy.
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Pro Tips
Gravitational PE depends on the mass, height, and gravity (PE = mgh).
Elastic PE depends on the spring stiffness and how much it's stretched or compressed (PE = ½kx²).
Potential energy is a scalar quantity measured in Joules (J).
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Fun Facts
"A 1kg object lifted 1 meter on Earth has about 9.8 Joules of potential energy."
"The 'zero level' of potential energy is arbitrary and chosen for convenience (often the ground)."
"Potential energy is the reason why a stretched bow can shoot an arrow."
