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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> | '''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> | ||
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| + | The formula of potential energy is: | ||
| + | :<math>E_\mathrm {pot} = m \, g \, h</math> | ||
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| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Kinetic Energy]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:41, May 8, 2015
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.[1]
The formula of potential energy is:
See also
References
- ↑ Wile, Jay L. Exploring Creation With Chemistry. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998
