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==The Main Idea== | ==The Main Idea== | ||
In physics, a physical system is a region of the physical universe to be analyzed, and everything outside the system is known as the "surroundings." The same logic can be applied to a system of charges; only energy changes within the system need to be analyzed. | |||
===A Mathematical Model=== | ===A Mathematical Model=== | ||
ΔK_sys + ΔU = 0 (zero work done by surroundings) | |||
===A Computational Model=== | ===A Computational Model=== | ||
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In many cases in the real world, there are more than one charge contributing to an interaction. However, in some simple cases, one can choose a system (and ignore external forces) by choosing a system of charges and observing the changes of Kinetic energy (K_sys) and Potential energy (U).
The Main Idea
In physics, a physical system is a region of the physical universe to be analyzed, and everything outside the system is known as the "surroundings." The same logic can be applied to a system of charges; only energy changes within the system need to be analyzed.
A Mathematical Model
ΔK_sys + ΔU = 0 (zero work done by surroundings)
A Computational Model
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