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Definition
Potential energy.
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How it's used
Used primarily in physics and engineering contexts, this term functions as a technical noun. It is almost exclusively found in academic or professional settings rather than casual conversation. When discussing energy in a general sense, people usually just use the word 能量.
Examples
This experiment is about the conversion of potential energy.
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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