Mechanics → Work and Energy → Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Conservation of Mechanical Energy
Statement
If only conservative forces act:
$$ E = K + U = \text{constant} $$
Mathematical Form
$$ K_i + U_i = K_f + U_f $$
If only conservative forces act:
$$ E = K + U = \text{constant} $$
$$ K_i + U_i = K_f + U_f $$