Conservation of Energy

Conservation of Energy

Conservation of Energy (pronunciation: /kɒnsəˈveɪʃən ɒv ˈɛnədʒi/) is a fundamental concept in the field of Physics and Medicine. The principle is derived from the Latin words 'conservare' meaning 'to keep, preserve' and 'energia' meaning 'activity, operation', which together imply the preservation of energy.

The Conservation of Energy principle states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed; rather, it can only be transformed or transferred from one form to another. This principle is widely used in medical fields such as Biomechanics, Physiology, and Biochemistry.

Related Terms

• Energy: The capacity of a physical system to perform work.
• Kinetic Energy: The energy that a body possesses by virtue of being in motion.
• Potential Energy: The energy possessed by a body by virtue of its position relative to others, stresses within itself, electric charge, and other factors.
• Thermodynamics: The branch of physical science that deals with the relations between heat and other forms of energy.
• Physics: The natural science that involves the study of matter and its motion through space and time, along with related concepts such as energy and force.
• Medicine: The science and practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.

See Also

• Law of Conservation of Energy
• First Law of Thermodynamics
• Energy Transfer
• Energy Transformation

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