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potential energy
noun Physics.
the energy of a body or a system with respect to the position of the body or the arrangement of the particles of the system.
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| potential energy | |
| —n | |
| E p, V, U, φ, PE the energy of a body or system as a result of its position in an electric, magnetic, or gravitational field. It is measured in joules (SI units), electronvolts, ergs, etc | |
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Potential energy
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Medical Dictionary
potential energy n.
The energy that exists in a body as a result of its position or condition rather than of its motion.
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Science Dictionary
| potential energy
The energy possessed by a body as a result of its position or condition rather than its motion. A raised weight, coiled spring, or charged battery has potential energy. Compare kinetic energy. |
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Cultural Dictionary
potential energy definition
The energy an object has because of its position, rather than its motion. An object held in a person's hand has potential energy, which turns to kinetic energy — the energy of motion — when the person lets it go, and it drops to the ground.
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Example sentences
At the top of the track, the car has potential energy.
Potential energy is stored energy--energy ready to go.
As the gases collect, they lose potential energy, which results in an increase in temperature.
The potential energy of the crystalline arrangement was lower than the potential energy of the random, relaxed arrangement.
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