Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or state. It is a form of stored energy that can be converted into other forms of energy, such as kinetic energy, when the object is in motion.
Potential energy is energy that is stored, while kinetic energy is energy that is in motion. Potential energy can be converted into kinetic energy, and vice versa, but they are two distinct forms of energy.
Total energy negative refers to the total energy of a system being less than zero. This can occur in certain systems, such as gravitational or electric potential energy, where the energy is negative due to the chosen reference point.
Total energy negative is possible because energy is a relative quantity. The reference point or zero energy point chosen for a system can affect the sign of the total energy. In some systems, the reference point may be chosen in a way that results in a negative total energy.
Some examples of potential energy in everyday life include a stretched rubber band, a compressed spring, a book resting on a shelf, and a roller coaster at the top of a hill. These objects have potential energy because of their position or state and can release this energy when they are in motion.