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Are conservation of mass and conservation of mechanical energy fundamental laws of nature?

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No, Mass is conserved in a ciremical reaction but in a nuclear reaction. it is converted to energy or vice-versa. Law of conservation of mechanical energy is restricted to conservative forces only. It fails. If other forces do work on the system.
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