Total mechanical energy conservation

Definition

Total mechanical energy conservation states that the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy remains constant in a closed system where only conservative forces are acting.

Related terms

Conservative force: A force that does work independent of the path taken by an object.

Potential energy function: A mathematical expression that represents the potential energy associated with a particular system.

Law of Conservation of Energy: Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred or transformed from one form to another.