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Mechanical energy is conserved in the presence of which of the following types of forces?magnetic

frictional
electrostatic
gravitational

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Answer: electrostatic and gravitational force

Mechanical energy remains constant (conserved) if only conservative forces act on the particles.

In this sense, the following forces are conservative:

-Gravitational

-Elastic

-Electrostatics

While the Friction Force and the Magnetic Force are not conservative.

According to this, mechanical energy is conserved in the presence of electrostatic and gravitational forces.

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