Spring potential energy is the energy stored in a stretched or compressed spring. It is a type of potential energy that is a result of the force exerted by a spring, and is dependent on the distance the spring is stretched or compressed.
The potential energy of a spring can be calculated using the formula PE = 1/2kx^2, where PE is the potential energy, k is the spring constant, and x is the distance the spring is stretched or compressed.
Gravity potential energy is the energy an object possesses because of its position in a gravitational field. It is dependent on the mass of the object, the acceleration due to gravity, and the height of the object above a reference point.
The potential energy of an object in a gravitational field can be calculated using the formula PE = mgh, where PE is the potential energy, m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the object above a reference point.
Spring and gravity potential energies are both types of potential energy that depend on an object's position. They are both affected by the distance an object is stretched or compressed, and both can be converted into kinetic energy when the object is released. However, spring potential energy is dependent on the force exerted by a spring, while gravity potential energy is dependent on the object's mass and position in a gravitational field.