An example of force that adheres to conservation of mechanical energy is
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Mechanical energy is the sum of potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE) in a system. Conservation of mechanical energy states that in the absence of non-conservative forces (like friction), the total mechanical energy remains constant. Show more…
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