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Potential energy

potential energy

(Science: chemistry) energy due to position, it is stored energy which can be used to do work. The mechanical energy that a body has by virtue of its position; stored energy.A form of energy that has potential for a reaction, though at present is in a stored form. Glycogen has potential energy but is not readily usably by the body.


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