Practice Definition - 1.1 | Energy Methods, Force Fields & Central Forces | Engineering Mechanics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define potential energy in your own words.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about scenarios where objects have the potential to move.

Question 2

Easy

What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall how weight affects energy due to position.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the expression for potential energy function?

  • V = Fβƒ—
  • V(r) = mgh
  • V = 0

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember the context of height in gravitational fields.

Question 2

True or False: Non-conservative forces can be derived from a potential function.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the path dependency of these forces.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A particle is subject to a spring force described by F=s=-kx. Calculate the potential energy for a displacement x.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Relate the force to how it is derived from the potential energy expression.

Question 2

Consider an object moving in a central force field. Describe the implications on its angular momentum and energy.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about rotational motion and how energy transfers.

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