Concept explainers
To complete: The given sentence.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
According to the law of conservation of energy, energy is not constructed or destroyed but is transformed from one form to a different form.
When an apple falls from a tree its gravitational potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases. The potential energy lost is gainedas kinetic energy. No energy can be added or subtracted from a system. Energy may change its form but the sum total of all the energies remains constant in a system. In other words, total amount of energy will never change. This example elaborates law of conservation of energy.
Conclusion:
The given sentence can be completed with law of conservation of energy.
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