This quantity cannot be defined for force fields which are functions of odd powers of velocity or for rotational fields.
This quantity cannot be defined for force fields which are functions of odd powers of velocity or for rotational fields. The shapes of this function's minima determine the stability of equilibria. The derivative of this function with respect to position is proportional to force. One type of this quantity is defined as zero at infinity and is described by a "one-over-R" term times the product of the participating masses. The negative change in this quantity equals work performed. It comes from the arrangement of particles in a system, and one type equals mass times height above Earth times gravitation. For 10 points, name this type of energy which is added to kinetic energy to yield total energy.
This quantity cannot be defined for force fields which are functions of odd powers of velocity or for rotational fields.
potential energy [accept potential after “type of energy” is read; do not accept or prompt on “potential” before “type of energy” is read] &lt;AS&gt;