A Rock Is Thrown Straight Up from the Surface of the Earth

question 66

Multiple Choice

A rock is thrown straight up from the surface of the Earth. Which one of the following statements describes the energy transformation of the rock as it rises? Neglect air resistance.

• A)The total energy of the rock increases.
• B)The kinetic energy increases and the potential energy decreases.
• C)Both the potential energy and the total energy of the rock increase.
• D)The kinetic energy decreases and the potential energy increases.
• E)Both the kinetic energy and the potential energy of the rock remain the same.

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