Potential energy is energy stored in an object due to its position or state. There are different types of potential energy including gravitational potential energy, which is the energy an object gains when lifted against the force of gravity. Gravitational potential energy is calculated as the product of mass, acceleration due to gravity, and height. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion an object has due to its mass and velocity. As an object gains potential energy, it loses kinetic energy and vice versa.