potential energy

Noun

The energy possessed by an object due to its position or state.

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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