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It depends on the circumstances but usually such energy is referred to as potential energy. For example your position in a gravitational field may determine the gravitational potential energy. Likewise your position in a spring system may determine the potential energy of the spring.

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11y ago
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6y ago

If an object is raised above the earths surface it acquires potential energy:

mass x height x gravity
made no sence im talking about energies

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14y ago

NO,that is potential energy

Kinetic energy is dependent onan object's mass and velocity squared

KE = 1/2 * mass * v^2

PE = mass * gravity * height

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14y ago

yes. For ex. Gravitational potential energy is caused by height.

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6y ago

That kind of energy is called "potential energy".

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13y ago

potential energy.

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6y ago

It is called its potential energy.

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