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How is energy redistributed in a system when work is done by forces?
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Topic
Energy changes in a system, and the ways energy is stored before and after such changes
Question
- A. Energy is lost to the surroundings
- B. Energy is transferred from one store to another
- C. Energy remains constant throughout the system
- D. Energy is created from nothing
Answer
Energy is transferred from one store to another
Explanation
When work is done on a system, energy is transferred between different energy stores, such as from kinetic to thermal energy.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Energy Redistribution
Students often confuse the concept of energy redistribution with energy conservation, thinking that energy is lost rather than redistributed in a system.
Emphasize that energy is always conserved in a closed system; it may change forms or be redistributed, but the total energy remains constant.
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