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In the context of:jsd@av8n.com 10/17/07 6:26 PM >>>
Consider the thermally-isolated gas cylinder as shown on the
left of this figure
http://www.av8n.com/physics/img48/locrian.png
If I express the energy of the system as a function of the
position of the piston, is that a kinetic energy and/or a
potential energy and/or a configurational energy?
The short answer to John's question regarding the piston is "none of
the above". It's a combination of kinetic and potential energy (aka
configurational energy).
John and I will have to agree to disagree on the usefulness of tryingto
improve the terminology of physics. I continue to think that it is
worthwhile, and I will continue to try.