Potential Definition and 1000 Threads

  1. J

    Monopole and Dipole Terms of Electric potential (V) on Half Disk

  2. JD_PM

    A What Do Planck 2015 Results Reveal About Power Law Potential Models?

    I am reading Planck 2015 results. In particular, I focused on "Power law potentials" subsection. The issues I have are 1. I do not understand why the validity of the model can be determined by the value of the ##B## mode. 2. Why the ##B## mode values ##\ln B = −11.6## and ##\ln B = −23.3## for...
  3. V

    Find electric field intensity/density with given potential difference

  4. akashpandey

    Why do we add Kinetic and Potential energy?

    As we know Energy is a scalar quantity. So when we add kinetic and potential energy to get Total energy. So addicting these two energy (kinetic and potential) comes under Scalar addition ? I just wanted to confirm it.
  5. sophiatev

    Electrostatic Potential Energy of a Sphere/Shell of Charge

    So it seems the typical way to approach this problem is to consider the sphere when it has charge q and radius r. With uniform charge density ##\rho##, this becomes ##q = 4/3 \pi r^3 \rho## and so ##dq = 4 \pi r^2 dr \rho##. Using our expression for the potential outside of the sphere, we find...
  6. eloiseh

    Find potential energy using time-independent Schrodinger's equation

    I had found what U(x) was equal to already by plugging in the wave function and simplifying, which is (2h^2/mL^4)(x^2 - 3L^2/2) by the way. But the solution key that I have goes an extra step. After stating the equation of U(x) that I got, it says that: "U(x) is a parabola centred at x = 0 with...
  7. E

    I Co-rotating electric potential for KN solution

    I am trying to work out the co-rotating electric potential ##\Phi = \xi^{\mu} A_{\mu}## for the KN solution. First it's necessary to prove that the hypersurfaces ##r = r_{\pm}## are Killing horizons ##\mathcal{N}_{\pm}## of a Killing field of the form ##\xi = k + \Omega_H m## for some Killing...
  8. Bob Enyart

    Is there any motion hidden within potential energy?

    Of potential and kinetic energy in their various forms, in their own reference frames, which involve motion? Heat, light, nuclear, kinetic, etc., seem to involve motion. Does potential energy, in any way whatsoever, involve motion? Thermal does. Does nuclear energy involve motion? Seems to...
  9. RodolfoM

    Electric potential inside a hollow sphere with non-uniform charge

    I tried to find the charge distribution using the given potential but couldn't produce the correct result. Also, Gauss's Law doesn't help, as the electric flux is 0 but we don't have any symmetry. Can someone please shine a light on this? Thanks in advance..
  10. S

    B Jupiter's pole storms - potential relation?

    I just watched this beautiful video about resonance frequencies and saw a pattern (the pattern at 1:25) , that reminded me of the pole storms on jupiter: Image Credit: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SwRI/ASI/INAF/JIRA Could it be that some resonance frequencies on the pole of Jupiter are the reason why...
  11. L

    A potential well with 3-fold reflection symmetry

    When we are talking about Bloch's theorem and also the tight-binding approximation, we can use them to help finding eigenstates of a system. However, I am so confused how to apply it in this case (below is my homework) and don't even know how to start it... All I understand about the Bloch's...
  12. Kaguro

    Chemical potential and fugacity

    I am trying to learn statistical physics. While learning MB statistics, my textbook defined chemical potential as ##\mu = (\frac{\partial F}{\partial N})_{V,T}##. That's nice. Later when I started on Quantum statistics, my textbook described all three distribution functions via: ##n_i =...
  13. L

    Delta potential problem - bound states problem

    I am confused here. For ##x>0## particle is free and for ##x<0## particle is free. That I am not sure how we can have bond states. If particle is in the area ##x>0## why it feel ##\delta## - potential at ##x=0##. Besides that, I know how to solve problem. But I am confused about this. If we...
  14. E

    A Gravitational Potential Energy & the Equivalence Principle

    First, in section 20.4, after listing all the things gravitational potential energy does not do, they say the equivalence principle forbids it being localized. I thought I understood the equivalence principle, but maybe I don’t. Any comments explaining that would be appreciated. Second, they...
  15. L

    I Double delta potential -- Degeneracy of bound states in one dimension?

    I have a question from the youtube lecture That part starts after 42 minutes and 47 seconds. Balakrishnan said that if delta barriers are very distant (largely separated) then we have degeneracy. I do not understand how this is possible when in 1d problems there is no degeneracy for bond states.
  16. J

    Potential Inside and Outside of a Charged Spherical Shell

    So here was my first go around at it: At first it made sense in my head but don't think my process is correct. Then i noticed the example in the book: I guess the reasoning isn't 100% there in my head and if i don't have an actual σ, how will i cancel out any legendre polynomials due to...
  17. L

    A Dimension of \lambda constant in \delta potential

    Time independent Schroedinger equation in ##\delta## potential ##V(x)=-\lambda \delta(x)##, where ##\lambda >0## is given by -\frac{\hbar^2}{2m}\frac{d^2}{d x^2}\psi(x)-\lambda \delta(x)\psi(x)=E\psi(x). How to find dimension of ##\lambda##? Dimension of ##V(x)## is [V(x)]=ML^2T^{-2}. Because...
  18. Clint0

    Potential energy increase of an expanding stellar object

    How much energy is required to double the radius of a uniformly dense stellar object? Express the answer in terms of mass and the radius of the object.
  19. Goldhelmeth

    Formula for ionization potential reduction

    Hello, Firstly I am not sure of understanding the problem, I believe that this reduction is related to a high density plasma where the free electrons are very close to the ions and so the ions cannot be considered as separate bodies... I also believe it affects the ground energy state of...
  20. eradan

    Double Delta Potential: Solving Particle Scattering Problem

    Summary:: I have a problem with a particle, which gets scatterd at a double delta-potential Hello, I am really stuck with the floowing problem: A particle moves from the left along the x-axis and gets scatterd at a one-dimensional potential V(x)=a[dirac delta of x) +b [dirac delta of x-c]...
  21. Fikremariam

    Electric Field -- Potential between the ends of a 2 meter stick

    I tried to find the charge from the formula v=k q/r and apply it to find the field but couldn't be sure
  22. J

    Find the power of a man running (work and potential energy)

    I started of by trying to find the work for I got stuck because I did not know how to solve for the Force. I solved for the distance by doing 3=d/5s which gave me 15m. but then I couldn't figure out where to go next in the problem because I don't know how to solve for (f) so an explanation would...
  23. Admiralibr123

    Sign of potential term in Lagrangian mechanics

    I have heard many times that it does not matter where you put the zero to calculate the potential energy and then ##L=T-V##. But mostly what we are doing is taking potential energy negative like in an atom for electron or a mass in gravitational field and then effectively adding it to kinetic...
  24. Krokodrile

    Calculating Kinetic & Potential Energy: Is it Correct?

    In this problem i don't find any way to obtain de kinetic energy in KJ/Kg because when i resolve the kinetic energy formula the result its: 1/2 (1300 kg/s) (9 m/s)^2 = 5850 kg * m/s (i don't obtain m^2/s^2, so KJ/Kg its not possible) In the potential energy (w) part i obtain this: m*g ( i don't...
  25. P

    Potential energy due to an external charge and a grounded sphere

    Let us attempt part C first, which is to find the total energy of the entire system. I can definitely find an expression for the force, as given by Coulomb's Law. However, why should I integrate this force from infinity to d, where d is the distance of the external charge to the centre of the...
  26. J

    Electric Potential of point outside cylinder

    Edit: Below is my work but i believe i have chosen the wrong values of the separation vector in the s direction. Any ideas as to what it should be?
  27. S

    Question about potential and current in potentiometer circuit

    Let say S is the balanced point so current flowing through galvanometer is zero. This is because the potential difference across PS is the same as potential difference across solar cell so no potential difference means no current flowing. My questions: 1) If I want to compare the potential at a...
  28. T

    POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE AND ELECTRIC FIELD HOMEWORK

    I tried following the formula but it wasn’t correct. I’m sure I could get it if I had an example as I’m sure this must be a simple question for other people I was just unsure if I was doing it correct.
  29. BillTre

    Description of Titan and Potential Approaches to its Exploration

    Titan's geology (involving a lot of organic molecules) is briefly described and possible appproaches to its exploration are discussed, in this NY Times article.
  30. Truman I

    Potential Drop Across 15-mH Inductor at t=0?

    At t=0, I believe that the current is instantaneously 0 Amps. If that is correct, then technically at that instant there is no voltage drop across any of the resistors due to Ohm's Law. So I replaced the resistors with wire. Next, I tried replacing all of the capacitors with open circuits to...
  31. AN630078

    Van der Graaf Generator: Charge, Potential and Redesign Questions

    1. i. I think that the potential on the surface will be the same as that of a point charge at the centre of the Van der Graaf sphere, which will be 30cm away (since this is the radius of the top sphere). Convert 30cm to m which is equal to 0.3 m. Therefore, to find the charge it can hold one can...
  32. H

    The potential difference/EMF in RL circuits

    I would like to share my understanding of both of these questions. For Question (1), the inductance L is releasing its stored energy to be dissipated by the resistance R. As time passes, the voltage across L is decreasing and thus the potential difference across the resistor will be close to 0...
  33. J

    Can Two Identical Charged Conductors Have a Potential Difference?

    Hi, I found the following question in a physics book, and so dusted off my 30yr old knowledge on capacitors and tried to answer it. The question is as follows :- "Suppose two nearby conductors carry the same negative charge. Can there be a potential difference between them? If so, can the...
  34. Z

    Potential Gradient for individual charges and parallel plates?

    In my book, the potential gradient for a charge placed anywhere in space is defined as: E = -V/r HOWEVER, for parallel plate (capacitors) the potential gradient is defined as E = V/d (V being the potential difference). How come there's no negative sign for the potential gradient of the parallel...
  35. D

    Calculate the Energy Levels of an Electron in a Finite Potential Well

    Thank you for reading :bow: Section 1 To find the energy states of the particle, we define the wave function over three discrete domains defined by the sets ##\left\{x<-L\right\}##, ##\left\{-L<x<L\right\}##, and ##\left\{L<x\right\}##. The time independent Schrodinder equation is...
  36. D

    Understanding the Energy States of a Particle in a Finite Potential Well

    To find the energy states of the particle, we define the wave function over three discrete domains defined by the sets ##\left\{x<-L\right\}##, ##\left\{L<x\right\}## and ##\left\{|x|<L\right\}##. The time independent Schr\"odinder equation is...
  37. H

    Potential difference between the center of a sphere and a point 4.0 cm away?

    I can use integral as attached to obtain the answer. However, I wonder why I can not use " V = KQ / r " the get the correct answer. Thanks.
  38. D

    Deriving electric and vector potential

    1- Write down the complete MAXWELL equations in differential form and the material equations. 2- An infinitely extensive area is homogeneously filled with a material with a location-dependent permittivity. There are charges in the area. Give the Maxwell equations and material equations of...
  39. Raydmajeed

    Gravitational potential energy from Einstein field equations

  40. A

    Questions about my potential PhD advisor

    I am considering a PhD program in Physics, and my prospective advisor is a more mature faculty member (full professor, late career). I am really interested in the field of study, and the advisor's students speak really highly of their experiences. Are there any advantages or disadvantages to...
  41. L

    How Does Potential Energy Dissipation Affect Temperature in a Metal Cube?

    Earlier today I've attended a physics exam and there is a query I'm not sure about. A metallic cube (specific heat capacity 30 cal/K*Kg ) falls from an height of 50 m on a non-conducting surface, and it stops. After the inelastic collision, what is the temperature of the cube? a_ The...
  42. H

    How to determine the spring constant in a Lennard-Jones potential

    Hi, First of all I hope it doesn't bother if I ask too much question.I found the values of ##u1,u2## for 2 differents posistions ##(r1,r2 )## and I now have to determine the spring constant (k).I'm thinking about using$$ F= -kx $$ with ##F = -\frac{du}{dr}## then $$ U = \int -kr \cdot dr...
  43. P

    Electrical field between conductors of the same potential

  44. M

    I Excited system in a harmonic potential

    Hello! Assume we have a simple harmonic oscillator potential, in 3D (say created by some electric fields, such as a Paul trap) and inside it we have a 2 level system in the excited state (say an ion in which we care only about 2 levels, for example the lowest 2). The translational energy of the...
  45. zonde

    I Interpretation of Potential Energy as Field Property

    I will quote this statement from another thread: In that thread number of other posters seemed to agree with this statement. So I tried to analyze it a bit. For the sake of my questions let's say we limit GR to Schwarzschild spacetime and if there are problems with gravitational potential...
  46. S

    I Matrix Notation for potential in Schrodinger Equation

    I'm working on the time-dependent Schrodinger equation, and come across something I don't understand regarding notation, which is not specific to TDSE but the Schrodinger formalism in general. Let's say we have a non-trivial potential. There is a stage in the development of the TDSE where we...
  47. sep1231

    Electric Field as potential gradient

    I know that the electric field is directed from Q to P, but I'm not sure which magnitud is greater, I tried this
  48. Pouramat

    QED, chapter 4 P&S page 125 (Coulomb Potential)

    $$\bar u(p') \gamma^i u(p) = u^\dagger(p') \gamma^0 \gamma^i u(p)$$ if ##p = p'## we can use $$u^\dagger(p) u(p) = 2m \xi^\dagger \xi$$ but how can we conclude the statement?
  49. zb23

    Is the concept of "potential" just a mathematical model?

    is the concept of potential just a mathematical model
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