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Potential Energy

Noun: Potential energy refers to the energy possessed by an object due to its position or condition.

Example sentence: When a book is held high above the ground, it has a high potential energy because of its elevated position.

Adjective: Potential energy describes an energy that is stored and not currently in use.

Example sentence: The potential energy within the stretched rubber band was ready to be converted into kinetic energy when released.

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