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   ocr: GLOSSARY POTENTIAL ENERGY Potential energy is energy that is stored. An object can gain potential energy as it: - is raised, squeezed, or stretched. For example, pulling back a bowstring stores potential energys which 1S converted into kinetic energy in the arrow when the string is released. SEE ALSO