alleryStart learning →For an isolated system, which quantity remains conserved?
AMechanical energy alone
BPotential energy alone
CTotal energy in all forms
DKinetic energy alone
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Total energy in all forms
Energy can change form, but the total energy of an isolated system remains constant.
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