Conservation of energy Flashcards
1
Q
Energy cannot be…
A
created or destroyed.
2
Q
What does the conservation of energy apply to?
A
The conservation of energy applies to all energy changes.
3
Q
What is a closed system?
A
A closed system is an isolated system which is an isolated system in which no energy transfers take place out of or into the energy stores of the system.
4
Q
Can energy be transferred between energy stored with a closed system?
A
Yes, they can.
5
Q
Does the total energy of the system change?
A
It is also the same, before and after any such transfers.
