Potential energy is the energy an object has due to its position or configuration. It is stored energy that can be converted into other forms, such as kinetic energy.
Negative potential energy means that the object is in a lower energy state compared to its reference level. This can occur when the object is below the reference level or when the reference level is set at a higher energy state.
Potential energy is directly related to force. As an object's position changes, its potential energy changes, and this change is equal to the work done by the force acting on the object.
Co-linear displacement refers to the displacement of an object in a straight line. This means that the starting and ending points of the object's motion are in a straight line, and the displacement is measured along this line.
Yes, potential energy can be negative with co-linear displacement. This can occur when the object moves in the opposite direction of the force acting on it, resulting in a decrease in potential energy.