Potential energy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-008079",
  "term": "Potential energy",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "The energy held by an object or a parcel of air because of its position in a force field, specifically Earth's gravitational field. It is calculated as the product of the parcel's mass, the acceleration due to gravity, and its height above a reference level. As an air parcel rises, its potential energy increases, while its kinetic energy may decrease, illustrating the conversion between energy forms.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/potential-energy/"
}