What Materials Cannot Use the Electric Potential Energy Law?

In summary, the professor explained the Electric potential energy Law U=∫D*E and mentioned that it cannot be used for certain materials, such as Ferroelectricity or piezoelectric materials due to their non-linear relationship between D and E. This may be due to the hysteresis effect, which is also present in ferroelectric materials.
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stefano colom
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my professor has explained Electric potential energy Law U=∫D*E above all the space. he said you can not use for some kind of materials. l can 't remember if they are Ferroelectricity or piezoelectric materials. then can you say to me the reason too? thank you
 
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Naty1 said:
I'm guessing he might have been alluding to the hysteresis effect of ferromagentic materials.
more here:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferroelectricity
There is a hysteresis effect in ferroelectric materials, too.
 
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but why couldn't l use for the ferroelectricity materials
 
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The derivation of the D.E form requires that the relation between D and E be linear.
It is not for ferroelectric materials.
 

FAQ: What Materials Cannot Use the Electric Potential Energy Law?

What is electric potential energy?

Electric potential energy is the energy that an object possesses due to its location in an electric field. It is the amount of work that is required to move a charged object from one point to another in an electric field.

How is electric potential energy related to electric potential?

Electric potential energy and electric potential are closely related. Electric potential is the amount of electric potential energy per unit charge at a specific point in an electric field. In other words, it is the measure of the electric potential energy per unit charge at a certain location.

What factors affect the electric potential energy of an object?

The electric potential energy of an object is affected by its distance from the source of the electric field, the strength of the electric field, and the magnitude of the charge on the object. The closer the object is to the source, the stronger the electric field, and the greater the charge, the higher the potential energy will be.

How is electric potential energy calculated?

The electric potential energy of an object can be calculated using the formula U = qV, where U is the electric potential energy, q is the charge on the object, and V is the electric potential at the object's location.

What is the unit of measurement for electric potential energy?

The unit of measurement for electric potential energy is joules (J). It can also be expressed in electron volts (eV) for smaller units of energy.

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