Conservation of Energy Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the conservation of energy is:

\[ K_i + U_i = K_f + U_f \]

Where:

\( K_i \) is the initial kinetic energy (J)
\( U_i \) is the initial potential energy (J)
\( K_f \) is the final kinetic energy (J)
\( U_f \) is the final potential energy (J)

What is Conservation of Energy?

Conservation of energy is a law of physics that states energy must be conserved within a closed system and energy cannot be created or destroyed. This principle is fundamental in understanding various physical processes and is widely used in fields such as mechanics, thermodynamics, and quantum physics.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Initial Kinetic Energy (Ki): 100 J
Initial Potential Energy (Ui): 200 J
Final Kinetic Energy (Kf): 150 J
Final Potential Energy (Uf): 150 J

Using the formula to calculate the conservation of energy:

\[ 100 + 200 = 150 + 150 \]

The total energy is conserved, with both the initial and final total energy being 300 J.