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Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).
This is a matter of limits. If you are measuring the electric field at a point that is a distance off of an infinite sheet of charge the direction of the electric field will be perpendicular to the sheet due to the symmetry of the situation. We can think of the radius as the distance between a point on the sheet and the normal line to the sheet that passes through the point where the electric field is being considered. If we look at the addition to the electric field from the charge on the sheet as this radius approaches infinity the component of the electric field in the direction of the net electric field will approach 0.P.S. Drawing a diagram of the situation with arrows denoting the directions of force from different parts of the sheet can be very helpful in understanding.
The electric potential energy of given configuration of charges is defined as the work which must be done against the Coulomb force to rearrange charges from infinite separation to this configuration (or the work done by the Coulomb force separating the charges from this configuration to infinity). For two point-like charges Q1 and Q2 at a distance r this work, and hence electric potential energy is equal to: E_mathrm{p,e} = frac{1}{{4piepsilon_0}}{{Q_1Q_2}over{r}} ============================================ Yes, yes, undoubtedly correct. But what is an electrostatic force ? Atraction between two opposite forces
The electric potential energy of given configuration of charges is defined as the work which must be done against the Coulomb force to rearrange charges from infinite separation to this configuration (or the work done by the Coulomb force separating the charges from this configuration to infinity). For two point-like charges Q1 and Q2 at a distance r this work, and hence electric potential energy is equal to: E_mathrm{p,e} = frac{1}{{4piepsilon_0}}{{Q_1Q_2}over{r}} ============================================ Yes, yes, undoubtedly correct. But what is an electrostatic force ? Atraction between two opposite forces
objects with charges and q and 3q are placed on a lineBesides an infinite distance away from the charges, where else can the electric field possibly be zero
That refers to the difference in potential energy between Earth and Moon at an infinite distance, and at their current distance.
Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).
Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).Any object that is at "level zero" has zero potential energy. In the case of gravitational potential energy, this level is sometimes defined to be ground level, sometimes (in Astronomy) at an infinite distance (in this case, any object that is closer than infinity has a negative potential energy).
Potential energy is the energy that is waiting to be use. Such as when a boulder is sitting on top of a hill. The boulder has potential energy because it can be pushed down the hill. sara
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This is a matter of limits. If you are measuring the electric field at a point that is a distance off of an infinite sheet of charge the direction of the electric field will be perpendicular to the sheet due to the symmetry of the situation. We can think of the radius as the distance between a point on the sheet and the normal line to the sheet that passes through the point where the electric field is being considered. If we look at the addition to the electric field from the charge on the sheet as this radius approaches infinity the component of the electric field in the direction of the net electric field will approach 0.P.S. Drawing a diagram of the situation with arrows denoting the directions of force from different parts of the sheet can be very helpful in understanding.
Potential energy levels are often given as negative numbers. In the case of an electron, it's potential energy due to its location relative to the positively charged nucleus; the further away from the nucleus, the higher the energy level of the electron. So for convenience, physicists like to define potential energy levels at infinite distance (or separation) as "zero", and all others become negative. Since these forces (gravity, electromagnetic force) fall off with the square of distance, potential energies at finite (nonzero) distances aren't "negative infinity".
That is an arbitrary definition. In potential energy, an absolute energy is more or less meaningless; what matters is the difference in energy between two positions. For simplicity of definitions, a point at an infinite distance from a mass is often assigned a potential energy of zero; hence, any nearer point must have LESS potential energy.That is an arbitrary definition. In potential energy, an absolute energy is more or less meaningless; what matters is the difference in energy between two positions. For simplicity of definitions, a point at an infinite distance from a mass is often assigned a potential energy of zero; hence, any nearer point must have LESS potential energy.That is an arbitrary definition. In potential energy, an absolute energy is more or less meaningless; what matters is the difference in energy between two positions. For simplicity of definitions, a point at an infinite distance from a mass is often assigned a potential energy of zero; hence, any nearer point must have LESS potential energy.That is an arbitrary definition. In potential energy, an absolute energy is more or less meaningless; what matters is the difference in energy between two positions. For simplicity of definitions, a point at an infinite distance from a mass is often assigned a potential energy of zero; hence, any nearer point must have LESS potential energy.
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Infinite. A computer has no limits, thus its potential to become better is never ending.
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There is really no such a thing as "absolute potential energy"; potential energy refers to the difference in energy between two points. For purposes of calculation, a convenient reference point is often chosen, and one such reference point is a point at an infinite distance.