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OpenStudy (anonymous):

potential energy is the energy an object has because of its what?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Position.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Position in relationship to what?

OpenStudy (shane_b):

In Physics potential energy is generally defined as the energy an object has because of its position within a gravitational field

OpenStudy (shane_b):

It could also be defined in relation to electrical/magnetic fields as well depending on the context of the question.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!

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