Practice Force as the Gradient of Potential - 2 | Energy Methods, Force Fields & Central Forces | Engineering Mechanics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the formula for the gravitational potential energy?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the mass, gravitational pull, and height.

Question 2

Easy

What does the gradient of potential energy indicate?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, the gradient points in the direction of steepest ascent.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What mathematical relationship expresses force as a function of potential energy?

  • \\( F = \\nabla V \\)
  • \\( F = -\\nabla V \\)
  • \\( F = V^2 \\)

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the direction of force in relation to potential energy.

Question 2

Are conservative forces path dependent?

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember examples like gravity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a scenario where a particle moves along different paths in a gravitational field, calculate the work done against gravity and demonstrate why it's path independent.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the work-energy principle.

Question 2

If a force is derived graphically from a potential energy curve, how would you interpret the graph's slope in relation to force?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Focus on understanding how potential energy graphs relate to motion.

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