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Under the action of a central force, there is a conservation of-

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Angular momentum only

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Mechanical energy only

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Angular momentum and mechanical energy

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Neither angular momentum nor mechanical energy

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The correct option is C Angular momentum and mechanical energy
Under the action of a central force, there is a conservation ofAngular momentum and mechanical energy.

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