The mechanical energy in a system remains constant.

True

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Solution

The correct option is A
True

Mechanical energy is the sum of kinetic energy and potential energy in a system.
The law of conservation of mechanical energy states that the mechanical energy in a system remains constant as long as the forces applied are conservative(doesn't depend on the path).

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