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Two unequal masses are tied together with a cord with a compressed spring in between.
Which of the following energies is conserved for the system?

A

Kinetic energy

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B

Potential energy

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C

Mechanical energy

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None of these

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Solution

The correct option is C Mechanical energy
Both KE and PE are unserversed.
Hence, the answer is mechanical energy.

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