Q1[delta]q1 + Q2[delta]q2 + ... = [delta][Kappa], (24)

which is equivalent to (23). The conditions are the same as for the

equilibrium of a system without latent motion, but endowed with

potential energy [Kappa]. This is important from a physical point of

view, as showing how energy which is apparently potential may in its

ultimate essence be kinetic.

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