As an Object Is Lowered into a Deep Hole in the Surface

question 78

Multiple Choice

As an object is lowered into a deep hole in the surface of the earth,which of the following must be assumed in regard to its potential energy?

• A) increase
• B) decrease
• C) remain constant
• D) cannot tell from the information given

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