A moving object is acted by conservative forces only. When its kinetic energy decreases by 20 J, what happens to its mechanical energy? It remains the same O It decreases by 20 J It increases, but not necessarily by 20 J O It decreases, but not necessarily by 20 J It increases by 20 J

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A moving object is acted by conservative forces only. When its kinetic energy
decreases by 20 J, what happens to its mechanical energy?
It remains the same
It decreases by 20 J
It increases, but not necessarily by 20 J
O It decreases, but not necessarily by 20 J
O It increases by 20 J
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