Physics · Work, Power and Energy

Which statement accurately describes how energy transforms during the free fall of an object under gravity (ignoring air resistance)?

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1Potential energy is completely converted into heat energy during the fall
2Potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases, maintaining constant total mechanical energy✓
3Potential energy and kinetic energy both decrease
4Both potential and kinetic energies remain constant

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Potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases, maintaining constant total mechanical energy

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