What happens to the total energy of a body falling freely toward the earth?

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What happens to the total energy of a body falling freely toward the earth? — Exam MCQ

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A. It does not change. — Neglecting air resistance, gravitational potential energy changes into kinetic energy while total mechanical energy stays constant.

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B. It first decreases, then increases.

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C. It increases.

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D. It decreases.

What happens to the total energy of a body falling freely toward the earth?

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