Work done and potential energy

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When work is done on an object, such as pushing a cart downhill, the potential energy of the object decreases as it moves to a lower height. This decrease in potential energy is associated with the positive work done by the external force, which converts potential energy into kinetic energy. The direction of work and energy is consistent; when work is done on an object, it results in a change in energy state. Thus, pushing a cart downhill increases its kinetic energy while decreasing its potential energy. Understanding this relationship clarifies how energy transformations occur in physical systems.
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When work done is positive How does potential energy decrease? Work done and energy cannot have different direction can they? Can someone help me out in understanding this properly ?
 
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There is also kinetic energy. What happens when you push a cart downhill?
 
Simon Bridge said:
There is also kinetic energy. What happens when you push a cart downhill?
I got it! Thanks!
 
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