A Ball Drops Some Distance and Loses 30 J of Gravitational

question 59

Multiple Choice

A ball drops some distance and loses 30 J of gravitational potential energy. Do not ignore air resistance. How much kinetic energy did the ball gain?

• A) more than 30 J
• B) exactly 30 J
• C) less than 30 J
• D) Cannot be determined from the information given.

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