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Physics

Energy Conservation

Quick fact

The total energy in the universe is constant; the energy from a single apple falling from a tree can be traced through countless transformations without ever being lost.

Why this is interesting

You've probably heard that energy can't be created or destroyed—but if that's true, why does a moving car eventually stop, and where does its energy go?