Physics- Conservation of energy

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What is meant by the term conservation of energy?

the total energy of an isolated system remains constant

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What is the equation for GPE used for?

Used to work out the change in gravitational potential energy as an object moved from one height to another.

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What is the equation for change in GPE?

KE=1/2 mv2

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When energy is transferred, it causes a rise in temperature. This causes what?

energy to be dissipated into the surroundings

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