Practice Definition (4.1) - Energy Methods, Force Fields & Central Forces
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Practice - Definition - 4.1

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Question 1 Easy

Define potential energy function.

💡 Hint: Think about energy related to height or shape.

Question 2 Easy

What is the formula for kinetic energy?

💡 Hint: Remember the mass and the square of velocity.

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Question 1

What is the formula to express the force using potential energy?

F = ∇V
F = -∇V
F = 0

💡 Hint: Think about how forces act opposite to potential increases.

Question 2

True or False: Non-conservative forces can be derived from potential energy functions.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what distinguishes conservative from non-conservative.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a ball is thrown into the air, how does the potential energy vary with height? Calculate the potential energy at various heights given m = 2 kg, g = 9.81 m/s².

💡 Hint: Remember to apply the formula PE = mgh for different heights.

Challenge 2 Hard

Given a non-conservative force (like friction) acting on a block sliding down an incline, describe how you would evaluate the work done against friction and its effect on mechanical energy.

💡 Hint: Think critically about energy transformations and how they affect overall energy conservation.

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