The unit for energy is the joule.
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The metric unit for potential energy is the joule (J). It is the amount of energy an object has due to its position or state.
The metric unit of potential energy is the joule (J).
An object's mass affects its potential energy through gravitational potential energy. The potential energy of an object increases with its mass as gravitational potential energy is directly proportional to mass. This means that a heavier object will have more potential energy compared to a lighter object when raised to the same height.
Gravitational potential energy is typically measured in joules (J) in the International System of Units (SI).
The units of electrical potential energy are in joules (J), which is equivalent to kg.m^2/s^2 in SI units. This unit represents the energy stored in an electric field due to the configuration of charges.
The units for work are joules, which is equivalent to a newton-meter. The units for potential energy and kinetic energy are also joules.