In the presence of friction, mechanical energy alone is not conserved, although total energy remains conserved.
Answer
FALSE
Solution
Friction converts mechanical energy into heat; the sum of all forms is conserved.
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Work, Energy and Power · Topic: Conservation of Energy
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