Here's a short and simple example of the Conservation of Energy in the case of a freely falling body:
- Potential Energy: A body falling from height has potential energy.
- Kinetic Energy: As it falls, it gains speed and converts potential energy to kinetic energy.
- Terminal Velocity: Body reaches maximum kinetic energy at terminal velocity.
- Conversion Back to Potential Energy: As it approaches the ground, it slows down and converts kinetic energy back to potential energy.
Conservation of Energy: Total energy stays the same, as energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
example on apple
Here's a short example of the Conservation of Energy using an apple:
- Potential Energy: Apple hanging from a tree has potential energy.
- Kinetic Energy: Falls, converts potential energy to kinetic energy.
- Maximum Speed: Reaches max speed, determined by air resistance and gravity.
- Thermal Energy: Hits ground, converts kinetic energy to thermal energy.
- Conservation of Energy: Total energy stays constant, transforms from one form to another.