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Fundamental Concepts of Mechanics
What Is a Force, Anyway?
Force as Gradient of Potential Energy
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What is a force, anyway? Forces are a consequence of the conservation of energy. Exerting a net force on an object changes its kinetic energy; but that energy must come from som…
By Michael Busch, Wayne Zhao, Moor Xu
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