Force, energy and momentum Key Terms

energy dissipation

The process by which energy is transformed into less useful forms, often as heat, during mechanical processes.

mechanical systems

Systems that involve the movement and interaction of physical components, where energy transfer and dissipation can occur.

conservation of energy

The principle stating that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

mechanics problem-solving

The process of applying physical principles and mathematical techniques to analyze and solve problems involving forces, motion, and energy.