Physics · Work, Energy and Power
The potential energy of a freely falling body continuously decreases. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?
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- 1Total energy decreases continuously throughout the motion.
- 2The law of gravitational force is violated during the free fall.
- 3The principle of conservation of energy is violated because mechanical energy decreases.
- 4The principle of conservation of energy is not violated as potential energy converts to kinetic energy.✓
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The principle of conservation of energy is not violated as potential energy converts to kinetic energy.
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