potential energynoun [ U ]
uk/pəˌten.ʃəl ˈen.ə.dʒi/us/poʊˌten.ʃəl ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/specializedthe energy stored by something because of its position (as when an object is raised), because of its condition (as when something is pulled or pushed out of shape), or in chemical form (as in fuel or an electric battery)
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Physics: energy, force & power
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- gravitation
- jet propulsion
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- static equilibrium
- stress fracture
- strong force
- the sound barrier
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- waveform
- weak force
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