An opposing force condition refers to any adversarial element that can hinder the effectiveness of a mission. This could include hostile actions from enemy forces, environmental challenges, logistical issues, or misinformation that disrupts operations. Such conditions can diminish operational capability, delay objectives, and compromise overall mission success. Identifying and mitigating these threats is crucial for maintaining mission integrity.
Something is a "potential X' if it is capable of becoming X, although it may not be X at the moment, or if it might be X be we are not yet certain of that. A "safety hazard" is a condition or circumstance that could result in injury or property damage. So a "potential safety hazard" is a condition or circumstance that might be able to produce injury or property damage, but we are not yet certain of that, or is capable of becoming such a condition or circumstance at some point in the future.
Threats are potentials for attacks. A threat is defined as a capability, intention, and/or attack method of an adversary to exploit, or any circumstance or event with the potential to cause harm to, information or an information system. It is also any circumstance or event with the potential to harm an information system (IS) through unauthorized access, destruction, disclosure, modification of data, and/or denial of service.Threats can include the potential for an earthquake or a fire as well as the potential for an attack by an individual or organization.
A hazard in the health and safety context is a material, condition, or circumstance that has the potential for causing injury, illness or death in people or damage to property.
This is one definition of a hazard.It is "any real or potential condition that can cause injury, illness, or death to personnel; damage to or loss of equipment or property; degradation of mission capability or impact to mission accomplishment; or damage to the environment."
Potential can also be referred to as possibility or capability.
Having possibility, capability, or power.
The inside of the cell membrane is negatively charged at resting potential because of an unequal distribution of ions, specifically more negatively charged ions inside the cell compared to outside. This creates an electrical potential difference across the membrane, known as the resting membrane potential.
As an electron is brought closer to a negatively charged plate, its potential energy increases. Since like charges repel, the electron has to be "brought" near the negatively charged plate ... it'll never go there on its own. You have to push it there, meaning you have to do work on it, and that work adds to the potential energy of the electron. As soon as you let it go, it'll whizz AWAY from the negatively charged plate, and that energy you put into it will turn into the kinetic energy of a hasty retreat.
The electrical condition of a plasma membrane of a resting neuron is polarized, meaning there is a voltage difference across the membrane with the inside being negatively charged compared to the outside. This resting membrane potential is typically around -70 millivolts.
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Potential energy is the energy due to an object's position or condition. It is associated with the potential of an object to do work based on its configuration or position in a force field. Examples include gravitational potential energy, elastic potential energy, and chemical potential energy.
Potential refers to the possibility or capability of something to happen or be developed. Potential energy, on the other hand, is the energy that an object possesses due to its position or condition. Understanding the distinction between potential and potential energy can help us unlock the full potential of a system by allowing us to identify and utilize the stored energy within the system. By recognizing the potential energy present in a system, we can harness it to perform work or create change, ultimately maximizing the system's capabilities and efficiency.