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potential energy
The form of mechanical energy a body possesses by virtue of its position. If a body is being dropped from a higher to a lower position, the body is losing potential energy, but if a body is being raised, then it gains potential energy.
- Kalbos dalis: noun
- Pramonės šaka / sritis: Mining
- Category: General mining; Mineral mining
- Government Agency: USBM
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