Conservative Forces and Energy Theorem

This lecture covers the concept of conservative forces, potential energy, and the energy theorem in classical mechanics. It explains how conservative forces relate to the conservation of mechanical energy and the work done by non-conservative forces. The instructor demonstrates the application of these principles through examples such as an accelerating car and a sledger coming to rest. The lecture also delves into harmonic oscillators, pendulum energy, and rectilinear motion in a potential. By analyzing the relationship between kinetic and potential energy, students gain a deeper understanding of the fundamental principles governing mechanical systems.