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Total energy in a physical system is the sum of all forms of energy present, including kinetic energy, potential energy, and any other energy forms. The principle of conservation of energy states that total energy in a closed system remains constant.
The calculator uses the energy conservation equation:
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Explanation: This equation represents the fundamental principle of energy conservation where all energy components are summed to determine the total energy of a system.
Details: Calculating total energy is crucial in physics and engineering for analyzing system behavior, predicting motion, solving conservation problems, and designing efficient systems.
Tips: Enter kinetic energy, potential energy, and any other energy components in joules. All values must be non-negative numbers.
Q1: What are the common forms of "other" energy?
A: Other energy forms may include thermal energy, chemical energy, electrical energy, or any additional energy components specific to the system being analyzed.
Q2: How is kinetic energy calculated?
A: Kinetic energy is typically calculated as \( E_k = \frac{1}{2}mv^2 \), where m is mass and v is velocity.
Q3: How is potential energy calculated?
A: Potential energy depends on the type: gravitational \( E_p = mgh \), elastic \( E_p = \frac{1}{2}kx^2 \), etc.
Q4: Does this calculator work for relativistic energies?
A: This calculator uses classical mechanics formulas. For relativistic speeds, additional considerations are needed.
Q5: Can energy be negative in this calculation?
A: While individual energy components can be negative in certain contexts (like potential energy references), this calculator accepts only non-negative values for simplicity.