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📚 Glossary Term

Potential Energy

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Definition Stored energy that can be released because of position, shape, or condition.

🧒 In Simple Words

Potential energy is stored energy that can be used later.

📌 Example

A stretched rubber band has potential energy.

âœī¸ Use It in a Sentence

"The book on the high shelf had potential energy because of its position."

🔗 Related Terms

Kinetic EnergyEnergy TransferGravity