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What is potential energy?​

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Potential energy

Potential energy is the energy possessed by an object because of its position with respect to a reference.

Step-by-step explanation:

The energy obtained because of its location or position is called potential energy.

Example:

Water in a dam stores potential energy because of its height.

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