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Work, energy and power
Conservation of mechanical energy

6. Work, energy and power

Conservation of mechanical energy

In 6. Work, energy and power

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K_i+U_i=K_f+U_f

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In a conservative system, the initial mechanical energy equals the final mechanical energy.

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Conditions

only conservative forces do work.

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