Does Force Direction Always Decrease the Potential Energy?

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Start date Mar 25, 2015
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Force direction is generally associated with a decrease in potential energy, particularly for conservative forces, which always act towards lower potential energy states. The discussion emphasizes the need for clarity in questions regarding this concept. Misunderstandings can arise from vague phrasing or grammatical errors. Overall, the consensus is that force direction typically leads to a reduction in potential energy. Understanding this principle is crucial in physics.

Mar 25, 2015

Quarlep

Is force direction always decrease the potantial energy isn't it

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Mar 25, 2015

AdityaDev

I did not understand your question properly. Can you be more specific and can you repost the question without grammatical errors?

Mar 25, 2015

Quarlep

Force direction must be decrease the potantial energy isn't it

Mar 25, 2015

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Any conservative force is always directed towards lower potential energies, yes.

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