Non-Conservative Forces and Energy Loss
Students investigate how non-conservative forces like friction cause a loss of mechanical energy, often converting it to thermal energy.
Key Questions
- Differentiate between conservative and non-conservative forces, providing examples of each.
- Analyze how friction affects the total mechanical energy of a system.
- Explain how energy is conserved even when mechanical energy is 'lost' due to friction.
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