Multiple choice

The conservation of energy principle refers to the fact that

  1. it is essential not to waste natural gas and oil, for these are limited in supply

  2. solar heating makes use of the sun's energy, which would otherwise be wasted

  3. energy can neither be created nor destroyed

  4. nuclear power plants recycle spent fuel
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Explanation

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. This is a fundamental principle of physics.

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