A truck traveling at 60 km / h comes to a complete stop due to a traffic signal. Does this change in velocity violate the law of conservation of energy? Explain

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A truck traveling at 60 km / h comes to a complete stop due to a traffic signal. Does this change in velocity violate the law of conservation of energy? Explain

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Step-by-step explanation:

No. Energy is still conserved. The kinetic energy of the truck is converted into heat.

Fbicknel answered Jun 16, 2021

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