Understanding the conservation of energy

The conservation of energy is a fundamental principle in physics that states energy cannot be created or destroyed but can only be transferred or transformed. This concept applies to various forms of energy such as potential energy and kinetic energy. Potential energy is stored energy due to position or state, while kinetic energy is energy due to motion. This principle also extends to other forms of energy, including thermal, sound, and electrical. The law of conservation of energy mathematically expresses that the total energy of a closed system remains constant, allowing us to analyze and understand various physical phenomena.