Energy that is stored in an object, such as the energy in a roller coaster [[train]] at the peak of its lift [[hill]].<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>
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'''Potential energy''' is [[energy]] that is stored in an object, such as the energy in a [[roller coaster]] train at the peak of its lift [[hill]].<ref>Wile, Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Chemistry''. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref>