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.