Non-conservative force: A force for which work done depends on the path taken, such as friction or air resistance, which converts mechanical energy to thermal energy.
How to apply it: Account for friction by subtracting the energy lost to thermal energy from the total mechanical energy.
Course: AP Physics 1 · Unit: Energy
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