Potential energy is the energy in a body due to its position. While kinetic energy is the energy in a body due to its motion. The formula for potential energy is mgh, where m stands for mass, g stands for gravitational acceleration and h stands for height. 

What is potential energy and kinetic energy?

Energy is the ability to do work. ... The measurement of kinetic energy in an object is calculated based on the object's mass and velocity. It is measured in Joules.Potential energy is a form of energy that results from an object's position or arrangement of parts. It is stored energy that can become kinetic energy.