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potential energyEnergy stored by an object by virtue of its position. For example, an object raised above the ground acquires potential energy equal to the work done against the force of gravity; the energy is released as kinetic energy when it falls back to the ground. Similarly, a stretched spring has stored potential energy that is released when the spring is returned to its unstretched state. Other forms of potential energy include electrical potential energy, chemical energy, and nuclear energy. |
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| Spine stability was calculated using the potential energy approach, which states that stable equilibrium prevails when the potential energy of a system is at a minimum. Hidden within Northern Ontario's boreal forest is a wealth of potential energy known as biomass. Among the potential uses of this exotic power source, "the most powerful potential energy source presently thought to be available to humanity," are "antimatter bombs small enough to hold in one's hand, and antimatter engines for 24/7 surveillance aircraft. |
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