Keywords
Virial Theorem
Virial Relation
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
Virial Relation
Potential Energy
Kinetic Energy
How to Cite
Understanding Virial Theorem. (2025). Journal of Physics Education, 38(1), 55-60. https://physedn.in/jpe/article/view/17
Abstract
In this article, we differentiate between the Virial Theorem and the Virial Relation, and obtain the virial relations for simple, additive, and polynomial-type potentials. We also stress the need to introduce the Virial Theorem in detail in undergraduate studies.