Physics · Work and Energy
The potential energy of a freely falling body continuously decreases. Which statement correctly describes this situation?
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- 1The kinetic energy of the body continuously decreases.
- 2The total mechanical energy of the body continuously decreases.
- 3The principle of conservation of energy is violated because energy is lost.
- 4The principle of conservation of energy is not violated because potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.✓
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The principle of conservation of energy is not violated because potential energy is converted into kinetic energy.
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