When we talk about forces that aren’t conservative, the idea of work changes a lot!
Energy Paths: Non-conservative forces, like friction, depend on the path you take. This means energy can get lost along the way!
Work Calculation: The work done by these forces usually can't be used again. We can think of it like this: (for forces that stay steady)
Mechanical Energy: The total mechanical energy doesn’t stay the same!
This is an exciting change that shows us how physics works in different situations! Keep exploring new ideas! 🚀
When we talk about forces that aren’t conservative, the idea of work changes a lot!
Energy Paths: Non-conservative forces, like friction, depend on the path you take. This means energy can get lost along the way!
Work Calculation: The work done by these forces usually can't be used again. We can think of it like this: (for forces that stay steady)
Mechanical Energy: The total mechanical energy doesn’t stay the same!
This is an exciting change that shows us how physics works in different situations! Keep exploring new ideas! 🚀