a. If the force on a particle at some point in space is

Chapter 11, Problem 8CQ

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Problem 8CQ

a. If the force on a particle at some point in space is zero, must its potential energy also be zero at that point? Explain.

b. If the potential energy of a particle at some point in space is zero, must the force on it also be zero at that point? Explain.

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QUESTION:

Problem 8CQ

a. If the force on a particle at some point in space is zero, must its potential energy also be zero at that point? Explain.

b. If the potential energy of a particle at some point in space is zero, must the force on it also be zero at that point? Explain.

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In this question, we need to explain if force on a particle at some point in space is zero does the potential energy also be zero at that point

In part b, we need to explain if potential energy of a particle at some point in space is zero does the energy also be zero at that point

 

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