Airy's Theorem

Airy's Theorem in physics states that when analyzing small oscillations of a system, the total energy can be divided into kinetic (motion) and potential (position) parts, with each part equally contributing to the total energy on average. Essentially, it provides a way to relate the average potential energy to average kinetic energy in oscillatory systems, such as a mass on a spring or wave motion. This insight helps in understanding how energy distributes during vibrations, making it a useful principle in fields like quantum mechanics, acoustics, and wave theory.