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Conservation of Energy — Quiz

Question 5 • Physics

What best describes the energy in a closed system at the beginning of a day and the energy at the end of the same day? Choose three correct answers.

Answer
A
The total initial energy will be equal to the total final energy.
B
Friction can cause energy to be destroyed during the day.
C
Some energy can be changed from one form to another.
D
Some energy can disappear after it has caused motion.
E
The total initial energy will be greater than the total final energy.
F
Some energy can be lost to the environment around the system.
G
Friction can cause the amount of thermal energy to increase.

Explanation

In a closed system, energy is conserved, so the total energy at the beginning equals the total energy at the end (A). Energy may change from one form to another, such as motion becoming thermal energy (C). Friction increases thermal energy as it converts some motion energy into heat (G); it does not destroy energy.

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