SSC MTS EXAM

Detailed explanation-1: -An object can store energy as the result of its position. For example, the heavy ball of a demolition machine is storing energy when it is held at an elevated position. This stored energy of position is referred to as potential energy.

Detailed explanation-2: -If the potential energy function U(x) is known, then the force at any position can be obtained by taking the derivative of the potential. Graphically, this means that if we have potential energy vs. position, the force is the negative of the slope of the function at some point.

Detailed explanation-3: -The amount of gravitational potential energy an object has depends on its height and mass. The heavier the object and the higher it is above the ground, the more gravitational potential energy it holds. Gravitational potential energy increases as weight and height increases.