Physics Formula
Conservation of Energy Formula Formula
States that total energy remains constant while energy changes between forms.
Formula Summary
Conservation of Energy Formula
States that total energy remains constant while energy changes between forms.
- Category
- Physics
- Equation
- E_total = KE + PE
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Equation
E_total = KE + PE
Variables
- E_total = total energy
- KE = kinetic energy
- PE = potential energy
How to Use This Formula
- Identify the known values from the problem statement.
- Convert all values into compatible units.
- Substitute the values into the equation and calculate the result.
- Check that the final answer has the correct unit and meaning.