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The formula for calculating Potential energy is P.E. = m * g * h, where 'm' is the mass of an object, 'g' is the acceleration of gravity, 'h' is the height of the object. 1  Stored mechanical energy: The energy which is possessed by an object due to its stored energy of position. 2  E.g., rubber bands, springs.
The difference between potential and kinetic energy all comes down to a very simple property of the object. If an object is moving, then it has kinetic energy, or kinetic energy is the energy of movement. Potential energy is energy that is stored in an object and can be released under the right conditions. Therefore, the difference between these two types of energy comes down to whether an object is moving or not.