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Conservation of Energy in Physics

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Explore the fundamental principle of energy conservation in this 13-minute physics video. Learn about isolated and non-isolated systems, and how energy transforms from one form to another while remaining constant overall. Discover practical applications of energy conservation in various scenarios, including friction, orbital mechanics, nuclear physics, and electron transitions. Gain a deeper understanding of this crucial concept through clear explanations and examples, enhancing your knowledge of physics and its real-world implications.

Syllabus

- Intro
- What is a system?
- Applying conservation of energy
- Energy conservation with friction
- Energy conservation in orbits
- Energy conservation in approaching nuclei
- Energy conservation in electron transitions

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