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What is the fundamental principle stated by the law of conservation of energy?
The total energy of an isolated system remains constant over time.
What are the different types of energy mentioned in the text?
Kinetic Energy, Potential Energy, Thermal Energy, Electrical Energy, and Chemical Energy.
What happens to energy during energy conversion?
Energy is converted from one form to another, but the total energy remains constant.
What is the difference between an isolated system and a closed system?
An isolated system has no energy transfer across boundaries, while a closed system has energy transfer but no matter transfer.
How does energy transfer occur?
Energy transfer occurs through work, heat, or mass transfer.
What is the conservation of energy equation?
ΔE = Q - W + ΔE.
What is the significance of the law of conservation of energy?
It is a fundamental principle in physics and engineering, with applications in various fields.
What is an example of energy conversion from the text?
Mechanical Energy (KE + PE) → Thermal Energy (friction).
What type of energy is associated with the movement of charged particles?
Electrical Energy.
Study Notes
Definition
- The law of conservation of energy states that the total energy of an isolated system remains constant over time.
- Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another.
Types of Energy
- Kinetic Energy (KE): the energy of motion
- Potential Energy (PE): stored energy, can be gravitational, elastic, or chemical
- Thermal Energy (TE): the energy of heat
- Electrical Energy (EE): energy associated with the movement of charged particles
- Chemical Energy (CE): energy stored in the bonds of atoms and molecules
Energy Conversion
- Energy can be converted from one form to another, but the total energy remains constant
- Examples:
- Mechanical Energy (KE + PE) → Thermal Energy (friction)
- Electrical Energy → Kinetic Energy (electrical motor)
- Chemical Energy → Kinetic Energy (combustion)
Systems and Energy Transfer
- Isolated System: no energy transfer across boundaries
- Closed System: energy can be transferred across boundaries, but matter cannot
- Open System: both energy and matter can be transferred across boundaries
- Energy Transfer: occurs through work, heat, or mass transfer
Conservation of Energy Equation
- ΔE = Q - W
- ΔE: change in total energy
- Q: heat added to the system
- W: work done on the system
Importance of Conservation of Energy
- Fundamental principle in physics and engineering
- Applied in various fields, such as:
- Energy production and consumption
- Mechanical systems and machines
- Thermodynamics and heat transfer
Understand the fundamental principle of energy conservation, types of energy, energy conversion, and energy transfer. Learn how energy is conserved in isolated, closed, and open systems, and its importance in physics and engineering.
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