Potential Energy in Van der Waals Force Formulas

Potential Energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position relative to some zero position. And is denoted by PE. Potential Energy is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Potential Energy is always positive.

Van der Waals Force formulas that make use of Potential Energy

fxDistance between Surfaces given Potential Energy in Limit of Close-ApproachGo

fxRadius of Spherical Body 1 given Potential Energy in Limit of Closest-ApproachGo

fxRadius of Spherical Body 2 given Potential Energy in Limit of Closest-ApproachGo

fxDistance between Surfaces given Van Der Waals Force between Two SpheresGo

fxHamaker Coefficient using Potential Energy in Limit of Closest-ApproachGo

FAQ

What is the Potential Energy?

Potential Energy is the energy that is stored in an object due to its position relative to some zero position. Potential Energy is usually measured using the Joule for Energy. Note that the value of Potential Energy is always positive.

Can the Potential Energy be negative?

No, the Potential Energy, measured in Energy cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Potential Energy?

Potential Energy is usually measured using the Joule[J] for Energy. Kilojoule[J], Gigajoule[J], Megajoule[J] are the few other units in which Potential Energy can be measured.

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