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A body falls towards earth in air. Will its total mechanical energy be conserved during the fall ? Justify.

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To determine whether the total mechanical energy of a body falling towards the Earth in air is conserved, we can analyze the forces acting on the body and the energy transformations involved. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Mechanical Energy**: - Total mechanical energy (TME) is the sum of kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE). - Mathematically, TME = KE + PE. ...
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