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Define the law of conservation of energy.


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Law of conservation of energy:

  1. One of the fundamental laws of physics is the conservation of energy.
  2. The law of conservation of energy states that "the total energy of a closed system, that is, a system that is isolated from its surroundings, is conserved." Even if energy transformation happens, the overall energy in a system is conserved according to the law.
  3. Energy cannot be generated or destroyed; it can only be changed from one state to another.
  4. For example, Heat is used to generate steam which moves the pistons and thereby converting heat energy to mechanical energy.

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