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Bheshaj
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Can someone please explain me the concept of potential energy correctly and in detail.
I just know that change in potential energy is defined as the negative of work done by a conservative force. But I am not understanding anything out of itIbix said:Potentially. What do you know already? What reading have you done?
yes, It is force, work done by which is path independent.Ibix said:Ok. Do you know what a conservative force is?
Potential energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its position or state. It is stored energy that can be converted into other forms, such as kinetic energy.
The two main types of potential energy are gravitational potential energy, which is based on an object's height and mass, and elastic potential energy, which is based on an object's deformation and elasticity.
The formula for gravitational potential energy is PE = mgh, where m is the mass of the object, g is the acceleration due to gravity, and h is the height of the object. The formula for elastic potential energy is PE = 1/2kx^2, where k is the spring constant and x is the displacement from equilibrium.
An object's potential energy is affected by its mass, height, and position or state. The type of potential energy also depends on the specific properties of the object, such as its elasticity or gravitational pull.
Potential energy can be converted into other forms of energy, such as kinetic energy, thermal energy, or electrical energy. It is also a component of the law of conservation of energy, which states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed.