1. What does it mean for a physical quantity to be conserved? Give an ex-ample of something that is conserved and something that is not.2. In general, is kinetic energy conserved? Why or why not?3. Based on energy conservation, is a “perpetual motion" machine possible?Why or why not?

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College Physics

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ISBN:9781285737027

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter5: Energy

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 14P: A running 62-kg cheetah has a top speed of 32 m/s. (a) What is the cheetahs maximum kinetic energy?...

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