What Does It Mean for a Physical Quantity in a System

question 101

Multiple Choice

What does it mean for a physical quantity in a system to be conserved?

• A)It is used in the most efficient manner possible.
• B)It stays in its original state forever.
• C)The total amount of it in the system stays constant.
• D)none of the above.

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