Practice Definition (1.1) - Energy Methods, Force Fields & Central Forces
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Practice - Definition - 1.1

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Question 1 Easy

Define potential energy in your own words.

💡 Hint: Think about scenarios where objects have the potential to move.

Question 2 Easy

What is the equation for gravitational potential energy?

💡 Hint: Recall how weight affects energy due to position.

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Question 1

What is the expression for potential energy function?

V = F⃗
V(r) = mgh
V = 0

💡 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

💡 Hint: Think about the path dependency of these forces.

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Challenge 1 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Relate the force to how it is derived from the potential energy expression.

Challenge 2 Hard

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

💡 Hint: Think about rotational motion and how energy transfers.

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