The law of conservation of matter states that matter can neither be created nor destroyed. How is the law of conservation of matter applied to rocks and other materials? In your own words, explain with the help of an appropriate model.

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anonymous · Answer

the law of conservation of mass can be applied to rocks and other materials because they consist of mass and can be broken into pieces, but overall, mass can never be destroyed.  if you take everything that is massive on earth, no mass will ever be added or destroyed... if that makes any sense.