Conservation of Energy

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Conservation of Energy: Overview

This Topic covers sub-topics such as Law of Conservation of Energy, Conservation of Energy in Free Fall and, Total Energy with Time in SHM

Important Questions on Conservation of Energy

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In simple harmonic motion, the potential energy is _____, and the kinetic energy is a maximum at the equilibrium point.

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Total energy of a body in Simple harmonic motion depends on

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If a bullet of mass 80 g moves with a velocity of 700 m s-1. It penetrates 25 cm into a target which is not moving and then comes to rest. Find the kinetic energy possessed by the bullet and also the average retarding force offered by the target. 

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What is the meaning of law of conservation of energy?

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The diagram shows an object released from point X and travelling on a frictionless track. If a heavier object is taken in consideration then:

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(i) It will move with a greater speed at Y.
(ii) The speed of the object at M is 10 ms-1.

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______ comes in different forms and one form can be converted to another.