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It would be something like:

(Kinetic energy) + (Potential energy) = (constant).

However, note that mechanical energy is not conserved: consider an inelastic collision, for example.

Refer to the first law of thermodynamics for more information (related links below).

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In most cases, the conservation of mechanical energy is likely to hold true in this scenario.


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Is the conservation of mechanical energy likely to hold in this scenario?

In most cases, the conservation of mechanical energy is likely to hold true in this scenario.


What are the differences between Conservation law of energy and Conservation law of Mechanical energy in Physics?

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