Question

If a body falls freely from rest, which of the following is true?

Options

• Kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases

• Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases equally

• Both kinetic and potential energy decrease

• Energy is not conserved during free fall

Answer 1

Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases equally

Explanation:

As it falls, Potential Energy turns into Kinetic Energy. Total energy stays the same (no loss).