Potential Energy
Potential Energy: Overview
In this topic, we will learn the concepts of potential energy of an object. We will also derive its formula by taking the example of gravitational potential energy and work done by a conservative force.
Important Questions on Potential Energy
The potential energy stored in a spring is maximum when it is compressed and minimum when it is elongated.
The shape of the potential energy vs displacement curve for a spring is:
Draw the potential energy vs displacement graph for a spring-block system.
The shape of the potential energy versus displacement graph for an ideal spring-block system is:
Plots of potential energy vs displacement and kinetic energy vs displacement for an ideal spring-block system intersect each other:
What conclusions can you draw from the potential energy displacement graph drawn below for a spring ?
Which one of the graph A, B or C represents the potential energy versus displacement graph for an oscillating spring?
Draw a graph showing the variation of potential energy with the displacement in a stretched spring.
What is the shape of the potential energy versus displacement graph of a spring?
