Physics · Work, Energy and Power
An object of mass 'm' is made to fall freely from a height 'h'. As the object continues to fall, what happens to its potential energy and kinetic energy?
- 1The potential energy and kinetic energy will both increase.
- 2The potential energy increases while the kinetic energy decreases.
- 3The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.✓
- 4The kinetic energy and potential energy will both remain constant.
Correct answer
The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.
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