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Why Bother Teaching Mechanical Energy Conservation?
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Note: It is assumed that the reader has read part I and part II of the series.Is Mechanical Energy Conservation Free of Ambiguity?
Can We Do Better…
Can We Do Better Than Mechanical Energy Conservation?
Note: It is assumed that the reader has read part I of the series.
Introduction
The ambiguity and flaws discussed in part I can be resolved using the…
Is Mechanical Energy Conservation Free of Ambiguity?
Introduction
"Close to any question that is in the textbook, there is another question that has never been answered that is interesting."
[Stephen Wolfram,…
What Happens When You Flip the Light Switch: From Zero Seconds to 20 Years
Introduction
Few people know what happens when a customer does something like flipping a light switch. The full explanation requires descriptions of topics…
A Definition and Controversy of Energy
Energy SummaryThe article addresses the fundamental question, "What is energy?" and explores why discussions about energy can be challenging.
It…