Conservation of Electric Energy

Definition

Conservation of electric energy states that energy cannot be created nor destroyed; it can only change forms. In electrical systems, this principle means that the total amount of electrical energy remains constant unless there are external factors at play.

Related terms

Power:

The rate at which electrical energy is transferred or transformed. It measures how quickly work can be done using electricity.

Ohm's Law:

Relates the current flowing through a conductor to the voltage across it and its resistance. It helps understand the relationship between these three variables.

Energy Efficiency: A measure of how effectively electrical energy is converted into useful work, without being wasted as heat or other forms of non-useful energy.