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This study guide covers potential energy in AP Physics C: Mechanics. It explains conservative and non-conservative forces, the scalar nature of potential energy, defining zero potential energy, and the relationship between potential energy and work. It also teaches how to analyze potential energy graphs to determine stable, unstable, and neutral equilibrium points. The guide provides formulas for elastic spring and gravitational potential energy, discusses multiple-object systems, and offers mnemonics and exam tips. Finally, it presents practice multiple-choice and free-response questions with scoring guides.
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What is potential energy fundamentally about? 🚀
Energy in motion
Stored energy due to position or configuration
Energy that's lost as heat
Energy being transferred