Conservation of Mechanical Energy

pendulumThe work-kinetic energy theorem shows how work done by the net force changed the kinetic energy of an object.  In this lesson, we will expand on the concept of energy and show how conservation of energy can help us better understand many physics problems.

Essential Questions:

  • What are conservative and non-conservative forces?
  • What is total mechanical energy?
  • How is total mechanical energy affected by different types of forces?