Why Matter Can't Be Created Or Destroyed: The Law Of Conservation Of Mass Explained
No matter what you do, matter can neither be created nor destroyed. This property of the universe is called the law of conservation of mass.
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No matter what you do, matter can neither be created nor destroyed. This property of the universe is called the law of conservation of mass.
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