Potential Energy Explained — Definitions & Formulas
Jun 25, 2019 · Potential energy is simply another name for (minus) the work done by a conservative force.Since the work-energy theorem states that change in energy minus work done is constant.
Why does the potential energy get lower as atoms get closer?
Dec 20, 2016 · The discussion centers around the behavior of potential energy as two atoms approach each other to form a molecule, specifically focusing on hydrogen atoms. Participants explore the …
System, potential energy, and nonconservative forces
Nov 17, 2021 · The scope includes theoretical considerations and mathematical reasoning related to energy conservation and work-energy principles. One participant suggests that potential energy is …
Why is potential energy the NEGATIVE of the work done?
Oct 15, 2011 · Participants express various viewpoints on the relationship between potential energy and work, with some agreeing on the conservation of energy principle while others raise questions about …
Why Is Electrostatic Potential Independent of Path in a Field?
Mar 16, 2014 · The discussion revolves around understanding why electrostatic potential can be defined in regions with an electrostatic field. Participants are exploring the implications of various statements …
Why gravitational potential energy is negative? - Physics Forums
Mar 29, 2007 · The discussion revolves around the concept of gravitational potential energy being negative, exploring its implications, definitions, and the reasoning behind this choice in various …
What is the origin of magnetic potential energy? - Physics Forums
Jul 1, 2020 · The discussion revolves around the origin of magnetic potential energy, specifically questioning how it can be defined for a magnetic dipole in a magnetostatic field despite the assertion …
Potential vs. Voltage: Explained - Physics Forums
Oct 5, 2005 · The very word 'Potential' has the implication of the availability of energy / work - which must involve the idea of adding up the work over some distance - and the path needs to be defined.
A general potential energy for a multi-particle system
May 21, 2020 · The discussion revolves around the formulation of potential energy in multi-particle systems, specifically exploring whether a total potential energy function can be defined that …
Gravitation potential and gravitational binding energy
Jan 5, 2013 · The discussion centers on the concepts of gravitational potential energy and gravitational binding energy, particularly in the context of a spherical mass with uniform density. Participants …