Meaning Of The Word Potential energy

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Potential energy Meaning

Potential energy Definition
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What's The Definition Of Potential energy?

potential energy in American English
energy that is the result of relative position or structure instead of motion, as in a compressed spring
noun: 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

potential energy in British English
noun: 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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