Potential Energy: What is 1 Joule?

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An object with one joule of potential energy signifies that it can perform work equivalent to one joule. A joule is defined as the energy required to exert a force of one Newton over a distance of one meter. Potential energy refers to the energy stored within an object or system due to its position or configuration. Participants emphasized the importance of demonstrating effort in understanding these concepts before seeking direct answers. The discussion encouraged using reliable sources to refine definitions and deepen comprehension.
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what is meant by ' an object has one joule of potential energy'?

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Have you done anything to try to find this out?

I would suggest you use Google to find the definition of Joule and Potential Energy.

Please note PF guidelines say you need to show some effort before we're allowed to answer.

Jared
 
i tried to find the answer for this question from many sites at last i tried this site
it is a theoritical question how can u show an attempt for it?
 
You can start by doing what I said in my previous post.

Google Joule and Potential Energy. From the definitions of those words you should be able to come up with the definition you require.

Post what you come up with here and I will gladly help you 'refine' it if it's not quite right.

It is against the PF guidelines to just give you the answer to a homework question.

Jared
 
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an object has 1 joule of potential energy means that the object has the capacity to do the work of 1 joule!



may be now i m right
 
Here is the definition of Joule (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joule):
"It is the energy expended in applying a force of one Newton through a distance of one metre (1 Newton·metre or N·m)."

Here is the definition of Potential Energy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potential_energy):
"Potential energy is the energy stored in a body or in a system"

All you did is rearrange the original statement, you need to use the definitions (I recommend reading the wiki pages) to come up with a definition of the original statement.
 
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