Physics · WORK, ENERGY AND POWER
हिन्दीIf the reference point for the zero of potential energy of a physical system is shifted by an arbitrary constant \( C_0 \), which of the following physical quantities will change?
Correct answer · Option 2
The value of total mechanical energy \( E \)
Explanation
Shifting the potential energy zero changes the absolute value of \( V(x) \) to \( V(x) + C_0 \), which shifts total mechanical energy \( E = K + V \) by \( C_0 \). However, differences \( \Delta V \), force \( F = -dV/dx \), and kinetic energy \( K \) remain unaffected.