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:a. A [[quantity]] of [[energy]], [[work]], etc., expressed by a potential [[function]] and associated with each point in a [[gravitation]]al, electrical, or other field, being equivalent to that required to move a body, charge, etc., from the given point to a reference point whose potential is [[Arbitrary|arbitrarily]] defined as zero (e.g. the [[earth]], [[infinity]]); such a quantity considered as a [[quality]] or condition of the [[matter]], electricity, etc., in question. Also: a potential function; (more widely) any [[function]] from which a [[vector]] field F can be derived by differentiation, esp. (more fully scalar potential) a scalar function such that F = - grad , and (more fully vector potential) a vector field A such that F = curl A. action, electric, gravitational, ionization, oxidation, velocity potential, etc.: see the first element. [Introduced in 1828, by G. Green, with special reference to electricity
:a. A [[quantity]] of [[energy]], [[work]], etc., expressed by a potential [[function]] and associated with each point in a [[gravitation]]al, electrical, or other field, being equivalent to that required to move a body, charge, etc., from the given point to a reference point whose potential is [[Arbitrary|arbitrarily]] defined as zero (e.g. the [[earth]], [[infinity]]); such a quantity considered as a [[quality]] or condition of the [[matter]], electricity, etc., in question. Also: a potential function; (more widely) any [[function]] from which a [[vector]] field F can be derived by differentiation, esp. (more fully scalar potential) a scalar function such that F = - grad , and (more fully vector potential) a vector field A such that F = curl A. action, electric, gravitational, ionization, oxidation, velocity potential, etc.: see the first element. [Introduced in 1828, by G. Green, with special reference to electricity
:b. More fully thermodynamic potential. Any of various thermodynamic functions [[mathematically]] [[analogous]] to electric and gravitational potentials, including Gibbs free [[energy]], Helmholtz free energy, enthalpy, internal energy, and [[chemical]] potential.
:b. More fully thermodynamic potential. Any of various thermodynamic functions [[mathematically]] [[analogous]] to electric and gravitational potentials, including Gibbs free [[energy]], Helmholtz free energy, enthalpy, internal energy, and [[chemical]] potential.
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Man's urge for [[Paradise]] [[perfection]], his striving for [[God consciousness|God-attainment]], creates a genuine [[divinity]] tension in the living [[cosmos]] which can only be resolved by the [[evolution]] of an immortal [[soul]]; this is what happens in the [[experience]] of a single [[mortal]] [[creature]]. But when all creatures and all Creators in the [[grand universe]] likewise strive for God-attainment and divine perfection, there is built up a profound [[cosmic]] tension which can only find resolution in the sublime [[synthesis]] of almighty [[power]] with the spirit [[person]] of the evolving [[God]] of all creatures, [[the Supreme|the Supreme Being]].
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