Physics · Conservation of Energy
An object of mass m is made to fall freely from a height h. Ignoring air resistance, as the object continues to fall, what will happen to its mechanical energy components?
- 1The potential energy increases while the kinetic energy decreases.
- 2The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.✓
- 3The kinetic energy and potential energy will not change.
- 4The potential energy and kinetic energy will both increase.
Correct answer
The potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.
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