potential energy

ریشه

From Latin 'potentialis' meaning 'possible' or 'capable', and 'energy' meaning 'the capacity for doing work'.

مثال

• The roller coaster gains potential energy as it climbs to the top of the hill.
• The potential energy of a stretched spring is converted into kinetic energy when released.
• The potential energy of water stored in a dam can be harnessed to generate electricity.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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