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Complete the following statement: In an isolated system, the total mechanical energy remains constant if:

A. all exerted forces are nonconservative
B. all exerted forces are conservative.
C. the work done by nonconservative forces is negative.
D. an object returns to its starting position.
E. the work done by nonconservative forces is positive.