Potential Energy
 

Potential Energy problem 19


A body falls towards the Earth's surface. Which of the following statement is true about the gravitational potential energy and the kinetic energy of the body?

  • The gravitational potential energy increases and the kinetic energy also increases.

  • The gravitational potential energy increases while the kinetic energy decreases.

  • The gravitational potential energy decreases and the kinetic energy also decreases.

  • The gravitational potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.


 

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