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Which of these is equivalent to the law of conservation of energy?

A. The total mechanical energy is always conserved.
B. Friction is a nonconservative force.
C. Kinetic energy can be transformed into thermal energy.
D. The total energy of all types remains the same in a closed system.

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The answer is D.
C and A are incomplete as they only treat specific types of energy, and B doesn't answer the question.
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