Energy conservation law violated(seems to be)

In summary, when a positive charge is induced on a figure, it causes a negative charge on the disc and a positive charge on the sphere. The net force on the charge is attractive towards the disc and is dependent on its position. If the charge is moved, the amount of charge on the disc changes and the force changes in magnitude but remains attractive. When the charge is vibrated on the line shown, the net work done during one vibration is zero but energy is dissipated in the form of heat due to the current flowing in the wire as the charge on the disc changes. The source of this energy is external work done, which is zero.
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the charge(say positive) in figure induces negative charge on the disc and positive on sphere, the net force on charge is attractive towards the disc and is a function of position, now if someone moves the charge the amount of charge on disc changes accordingly and force changes its magnitude but remains attractive, if same person vibrates the charge on the line shown the net work done during one vibration is zero, but energy has been dissipated in form of heat due to the current that flowed in wire as the charge on disc changes magnitude, where did that energy came from as external work done is zero?

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There is no figure in the thread.
My guess: If you have an oscillation (from the mechanical separation?) and damp this (with finite electric resistance), you will damp the oscillation (including the mechanical part).
 

What is the energy conservation law?

The energy conservation law is a fundamental principle in physics that states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

How can the energy conservation law be violated?

The energy conservation law can be violated when there is a discrepancy between the initial and final energy states of a system. This could be due to external forces, such as friction or air resistance, or a flaw in the measurement of energy.

What are some examples of energy conservation law being violated?

One example is an object falling from a height. According to the energy conservation law, the potential energy at the top of the fall should be equal to the kinetic energy at the bottom. However, in reality, some energy is lost due to air resistance and the object's final kinetic energy is less than the initial potential energy. Another example is a perpetual motion machine, which claims to continuously generate energy without an external source, violating the energy conservation law.

What are the consequences of violating the energy conservation law?

If the energy conservation law is violated, it would mean that our understanding of physics is incorrect. It would also have significant implications for the laws of thermodynamics, which are based on the principle of energy conservation.

How can we ensure that the energy conservation law is not violated?

To ensure that the energy conservation law is not violated, it is important to take into account all external forces and factors that may affect the energy of a system. Additionally, precise and accurate measurements must be made to account for any discrepancies. The energy conservation law has been extensively tested and verified, but it is always subject to further experimentation and refinement.

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