sai3 nang4勢能势能
Jyutpingsai3 nang4
Yalesai nàhng
Definition
Potential energy.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in academic or scientific contexts, this term is the standard translation for potential energy in physics curricula. Unlike everyday vocabulary, it carries a formal tone and is rarely encountered outside of classroom settings or technical discussions. It is paired frequently with 動能 when discussing the conservation of mechanical energy.
Examples
When this ball is at a high position, its potential energy is at its highest.
Do you know how to calculate the potential energy of this object?
Related words
Common phrases
gravitational potential energy
elastic potential energy
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