Conservation of Energy in daily life

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Conservation of energy is evident in various daily life scenarios, particularly in energy conversions. Common examples include the transformation of potential energy to kinetic energy in a pendulum and the conversion of chemical energy to heat energy during combustion. Additionally, electric motors illustrate the conversion of electrical energy to kinetic and heat energy. Everyday activities like cooking and driving a car also demonstrate these principles. Overall, any situation involving energy conversion serves as a practical example of energy conservation.
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I am trying to come up with a good example of a common situation where conservation of energy applies. Anybody have any suggestions?

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Any particular kinds of energy? The most common would be PE <--> KE, with an example being a pendulum. Another would be ChemE <--> Heat energy, with combustion being an example.
 
Electrical to kinetic (+ heat): electric motor.

Cooking.

Driving a car.

Pretty much every situation where you see an energy conversion (kinda by definition) is a good example of conservation...
 

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