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(po-ten-tial-en-er-gy) 6 syllables

Definition

noun. energy stored in an object due to its position.

Example Sentence

A ball at the top of a hill has potential energy.

More Example Sentences

Potential energy can change to kinetic energy.

Synonyms

stored energy; gravitational energy

Antonyms

kinetic energy

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potential energy
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