The total mechanical energy of the system changes; energy is often lost as heat or sound.

The total mechanical energy of the system is conserved.

Friction does negative work, reducing the kinetic energy of the object and converting it to thermal energy.

Energy of motion, $KE = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$

Energy due to an object's height, $PE_g = mgh$

Energy stored in a spring, $PE_e = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$

The sum of kinetic and potential energies: $ME = KE + PE$

A force where energy can be converted between KE and PE without loss (e.g., gravity, spring force).

The transfer of energy to or from a system.

In a closed system, the total energy remains constant. Energy can transform from one form to another, but it cannot be created or destroyed.

Energy of motion. Mathematically represented as $K = \frac{1}{2}mv^2$.

Stored energy due to position or configuration. Examples include gravitational potential energy ($U_g = mgh$) and spring potential energy ($U_s = \frac{1}{2}kx^2$).

Forces for which the work done depends on the path taken. Examples include friction and air resistance.

Forces for which the work done is independent of the path taken. It only depends on the initial and final positions. Examples include gravity and spring force.

The sum of kinetic energy (K) and potential energy (U): $ME = K + U$