Conservation of Energy
Definition
Conservation of energy is a fundamental principle stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed; it can only be transferred or transformed from one form to another. In other words, the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant over time.
Related terms
Kinetic Energy: The energy possessed by an object due to its motion.
Potential Energy: The stored energy an object has based on its position or condition.
Work-Energy Principle: States that work done on an object is equal to its change in kinetic energy.
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