Practice Definition (5.1) - Energy Methods, Force Fields & Central Forces
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Practice - Definition - 5.1

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Question 1 Easy

What is the potential energy function for gravitational energy near Earth?

💡 Hint: Think about how height affects energy.

Question 2 Easy

Identify a conservative force with an example.

💡 Hint: Consider forces that derive from potential energy.

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Question 1

What is the potential energy function for a spring?

V=mg
V=1/2kx^2
V=mgh

💡 Hint: Think about how potential energy is stored in a compressed or stretched spring.

Question 2

Are conservative forces path-dependent?

True
False

💡 Hint: Recall the definition of conservative forces to answer.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Derive the equations for gravitational potential energy and discuss its conditions.

💡 Hint: Consider the forces acting on the body and how work is done against gravity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Analyze the impact of friction on a block sliding down an inclined plane and find the work done over a distance.

💡 Hint: Think about how the angle of the incline influences both normal and frictional forces.

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