conservation of energy

Energy can change form but total energy remains constant in an isolated system. This topic is part of Physics within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 5 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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The law of conservation of energy says energy cannot be created or what?

Answer: Destroyed

Bonus fact: Energy can change form but total energy remains constant in an isolated system.

When a falling object's potential energy decreases, what generally increases?

Answer: Kinetic energy

Bonus fact: Energy transforms from gravitational potential to motion.

In real machines, some useful mechanical energy often becomes what because of friction?

Answer: Thermal energy

Bonus fact: Total energy is still conserved.

What principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed or transferred?

Answer: Conservation of energy

Bonus fact: The conservation of energy is a fundamental principle of physics.

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

Answer: First law

Bonus fact: The first law expresses conservation of energy.

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