In a system where only conservative forces act, which quantity remains constant?
Amomentum alone
Bkinetic energy alone
Cpotential energy alone
Dtotal mechanical energy
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. total mechanical energy
If only conservative forces act, then energy may shift between kinetic and potential forms, but their sum remains constant. This is the law of conservation of mechanical energy.
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