Virial Theorem
Virial Theorem relates the kinetic energy and the potential energy in a bound system.
Introduction to the Virial Theorem
The Virial Theorem is a physics principle that relates the average kinetic energy of a system to the average potential energy. It is often applied in astrophysics and quantum mechanics to determine the stability and equilibrium of bound systems.
Formula
2 * kineticEnergy + potentialEnergy = 0Parameter Usage
kineticEnergy: the average kinetic energy of the systempotentialEnergy: the average potential energy of the system
Output
0: The criteria for system stability is metInvalid inputs: The inputs violate the Virial Theorem
Data Validation
The inputs should satisfy the equation 2 * kineticEnergy + potentialEnergy = 0. If this equation is not satisfied, the inputs are considered invalid.
Summary
The Virial Theorem helps analyze the stability of bound systems by establishing a relationship between kinetic and potential energy.
Tags: Astrophysics, Quantum Mechanics, Theorem, Energetics