The formula for potential energy depends on the type of energy that is stored. For gravitational potential energy, the formula is:
PE = mgh
Where:
- m is the mass of the object in kilograms (kg)
- g is the gravitational field strength (9.81 m/s^2 on Earth)
- h is the height of the object in meters (m)
This formula can be used to calculate the potential energy of an object based on its mass and height above a reference level. Other types of potential energy, such as elastic potential energy or chemical potential energy, have different formulas.
