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POTENTIAL ENERGY

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Potential Energy.

Potential Energy - as a noun

The mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
p.e.
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
mechanical energy
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Example Sentences

"An object at the top of a hill has a lot of potential energy."
"When a roller coaster reaches the highest point of its trajectory, it has maximum potential energy."
"A compressed spring has potential energy that can be used to do work."
"An archer pulling back on a bowstring stores potential energy in the bow."
"A battery has potential energy that can be converted into electrical energy to power devices."
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