The stored energy of an object
Energy that is stored; having the possibility rather than the actual ability to produce change.
The energy stored in a system by reason of the position of its parts or the attractive forces existing among its molecules and atoms.
Compare with kinetic energy. energy an object possesses by virtue of its position. For example, lifting a mass by meters increases its potential energy by mgh, where is the acceleration due to gravity.
Energy caused by the position of one body with respect to another body or to the relative parts of the same body.
energy acquired as a result of position in a gravitational field.
Energy stored in an object because of its position or the position of its parts. Compare kinetic energy.
Energy associated with an objectâ€(tm)s position in space, or configuration in relation to other objects. This is a latent form of energy, where the amount of potential energy reflects the amount of energy that potentially could be released as kinetic energy or energy of some other form.
stored energy. Potential energy is the greatest in solids and least in gases.
and kinetic energy. Potential energy is stored or supressed energy. For example, the wound-up spring of a toy has potential energy. Kinetic energy is the energy associated with a moving object (energy of motion). In the example of the toy, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy when the toy is set running. For more information see Energy basics (Box 3 of Nova topic, Wind power gathers speed).
the energy stored in an object as a result of its position or composition.
energy stored in an object due to its position
Energy that is stored, and which may be converted into kinetic energy under certain circumstances. In astronomy, the most common form of potential energy is gravitational potential energy.
The energy of a particle or system of particles derived from position rather than motion. It is the amount of energy a substance has available for work but has not used yet.
Energy that is available but not being used; can be chemical, kinetic, or in another form.
is the energy a substance possesses because of its elevation above the earth (or above some other chosen datum plane). . ( 755)
Amount of useable energy within a body at rest.
Potential energy is stored energy, energy that can be released or harnessed to do work.(Basic Science/Electricity/seriesparallelcircuits.htm)
Every location can have a different type of potential energy for many reasons.
The energy associated with a configuration of particles, as distinct from their motions. In macroscopic experience, potential energy can be increased (for example) by stretching a spring or by lifting a mass against a gravitational force; in molecular systems, potential energy can be increased (for example) by stretching a bond or by separating molecules against a van der Waals attraction.
Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object because of its height above the ground. The amount of potential energy possessed by an object depends on its mass and its height. A roller coaster car is initially hauled by a motor and chain system to the top of a tall hill, giving it a large quantity of potential energy.
the mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy
The energy as a result of gravity or a form of acceleration(answer in Joules (J)
stored energy in a system which is a function of position or chemicalbonds.
The energy an object has because of its composition or position.
The energy required to place an object in a position. This energy is stored in the object until the object moves.
energy that is stored; for example, water behind a dam has potential energy, and a stretched elastic band has potential energy
Stored energy such as that found in water that is retained in a reservoir or kept from flowing downhill. When released (allowed to move), potential energy changes to kinetic energy
The ability to do work using stored energy (e.g., compressed spring, charged capacitor, gasoline).
the energy an object has because of its place or its condition
Stored energy of an object. Examples: gravitational potential energy, chemical potential energy, elastic potential energy.
Energy stored in some form, such as gravitational elevation
Stored energy in an object.
The energy deriving from elevation and/or pressure.
energy stored by an object (e.g. in a spring or by gravity)
The energy stored in the position of matter. 112
Potential energy is the energy associated with position or state. It is energy which can be converted into another form. A stretched elastic band has more potential energy than an unstretched one. A ball at the top of a cliff has more potential energy than one at the bottom of the same cliff. Kinetic and Potential Energy
The stored form of energy that can produce motion. There are many forms of potential energies like gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, pressure energy and so on.
The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position or conformation.
The energy of a particle or system of particles derived from position, or condition, rather than motion. A raised weight, coiled spring, or water in a dam all have potential energy.
The energy stored in a raised object (e.g. the weights in a grandfather clock). Potential energy equals mgh, where m is mass, g is the acceleration of gravity, and h is the vertical distance from a reference location. It is called potential energy because the energy can be regained when the object is lowered. This type of potential energy is sometimes called gravitational potential energy in order to distinguish it from elastic potential energy: see elastic energy.
Energy stored in the set-up of a mechanical system--e.g. by a weight able to descend (in the presence of gravity), or by a compressed spring.
Potential energy is stored energy, waiting to be released. An example of potential energy is the energy embodied in ocean waves, which can be captured through ocean energy technologies to produce kinetic energy.
The energy of a body due to its position in a field.
Energy in a stored form. Batteries store potential electrical energy. Water behind a dam also had potential energy, because the stored water can be released for future power production. See also: Static Pressure
Energy of an object due to its position.
energy due to position or composition.
Energy related to the position or height above a place to which fluid could possibly flow.
Stored energy that can be converted into other forms; especially gravitational energy.
a type of energy having to do with how two or more objects are interacting. Potential energy is stored in the interaction of an object with another object. Gravitational potential energy is a type of potential energy.
A thermodynamic property. The energy associated with the mass and height of a body above a reference plane.
The potential of energy when a liquid is in a position or height above a place to which it can potentially flow.
Potential energy is stored energy, energy that can be released or harnessed to do work. The energy of water held behind a dam is potential energy, the energy stored in the chemical bonds of coal is potential energy. In both cases the energy can be released, either by opening the dam or by burning the coal. See also: kinetic energy
Energy that matter possesses by virtue of its position, condition or composition.
The higher a lift hill is the more potential energy the ride has because it has further to fall which will build up more speed. When the train falls down a drop it is converting the potential energy into kinetic energy.
The energy in matter due to its position or the arrangement of its parts. Forms of potential energy include chemical, elastic, electrical (electromagnetic), gravitational, nuclear, and thermal energy. Potential energy is often referred to as "stored" energy. Some scientists and energy educators avoid the word stored because it might lead to the misunderstanding that energy is a substance. Click here to see further information about this and other possible energy misconceptions.
The energy of a body that is derived from its position, rather than motion, with respect to a specified datum in a field of force. The ability of a body to do work by virtue of its position.
Energy stored in an object due to position or some other aspect of its configuration. Some common forms of potential energy are gravitational, elastic, and chemical.
The energy stored while water is under pressure and not moving. Back to glossary index.
The energy that exists by virtue of a body's position with respect to gravitation.
Is the energy that a body possesses by virtue of its position and that is potentially transformable into another form of energy.
Stored energy that is latent but available for use. A rock poised at the top of a hill or water stored behind a dam are examples of potential energy.
Energy that is available to do work.
The energy in an object because of its position or the arrangement of its parts. Form of potential energy include chemical, elastic, electrical (electromagnetic), gravitational, nuclear, and thermal energy. Potential energy is often referred to as "stored" energy. Some scientists and educators avoid use of the word "stored" because of associated misconceptions.
Energy that has potential to do work because of its position relative to others.
Energy available due to position.
The energy that matter has because of its position or because of the arrangement of atoms or parts.
The energy an object possesses by virtue of its position in relation to a field of force. For example, lifting a mass m by h meters increases its potential energy by m·g·h, where g is the force of gravity.
Potential energy is the energy that is by virtue of the relative positions (configurations) of the objects within a physical system. This form of energy has the potential to change the state of other objects around it, for example, the configuration or motion.