Conservation and Dissipation of Energy
This topic covers the principle of conservation of energy and the concept of wasted energy. Students evaluate methods to reduce unwanted energy transfers.
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This topic covers the principle of conservation of energy and the concept of wasted energy. Students evaluate methods to reduce unwanted energy transfers.
Key Questions
- What does the law of conservation of energy state?
- How does energy dissipate in a system?
- How can we increase the efficiency of energy transfers?
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