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Homework Statement
I have a doubt on total mechanical energy conservation in a non conservative system. I think, in such a system there are dissipative forces as a result of which the total mechanical energy is not conserved because there may be loss of energy in the form of heat or other forms. In the case of rocket propulsion, if the air resistance is neglected it becomes a conservative system and hence the mechanical energy is conserved while dealing non relativistically. Is it right?
Homework Equations
total mechanical energy = K.E + P.E