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Question
When a body falls freely towards the earth, then its total energy
Options
increases
decreases
remains constant
first increases and then decreases
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Solution
remains constant
Explanation:
When a body falls freely towards the earth, its potential energy decreases which in turn increases the kinetic energy. Therefore, its total energy remains constant.
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