Which law states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but can change from one form to another?
A. the law of conservation of energy
B. the law of conservation of matter
C. the law of gravity
D. the law of motion
Answer (1)
The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. Examples include the conversion of kinetic energy to thermal energy when rubbing hands together or roller coasters converting potential energy to kinetic energy. Thus, the correct answer is the law of conservation of energy. ;
