Energiapotenciálját

Energiapotenciálját refers to the potential energy of a system. Potential energy is stored energy that an object or system possesses due to its position, arrangement, or state. It is the energy that has the *potential* to do work. This concept is fundamental in physics and is often contrasted with kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion.

There are several forms of potential energy. Gravitational potential energy, for instance, is energy an object has due to its height above a reference point in a gravitational field. The higher the object, the greater its gravitational potential energy. Elastic potential energy is stored in objects that are stretched or compressed, such as a spring or a rubber band. Chemical potential energy is stored within the chemical bonds of molecules and is released during chemical reactions. Nuclear potential energy is stored within the nucleus of an atom.

The total mechanical energy of a system is often the sum of its kinetic and potential energies, and in the absence of non-conservative forces like friction, this total mechanical energy remains constant, a principle known as the conservation of mechanical energy. The unit of potential energy, like all forms of energy, is the joule (J) in the International System of Units. Understanding and quantifying potential energy is crucial for analyzing motion, predicting the outcomes of physical processes, and designing various engineering systems.