Lecture

Conservation of Energy in Physics

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This lecture covers the concept of energy conservation, focusing on the work done by forces and the transformation between potential and kinetic energy. The instructor discusses various examples, such as a vacuum cannon experiment and the calculation of the final velocity of a ping-pong ball shot from the cannon. Through theoretical explanations and practical demonstrations, the lecture emphasizes the fundamental principle that energy is conserved in isolated systems, regardless of the specific forces at play.

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