A Stone Is Dropped from a Bridge and Allowed to Free-Fall

question 5

Multiple Choice

A stone is dropped from a bridge and allowed to free-fall downward.As it falls a certain distance its gravitational potential energy decreases by1000 J.By how much does the stone's kinetic energy increase? (Neglect air resistance) .

• A)100 J
• B)500 J
• C)1000 J
• D)2000 J

---

Definitions:

Intracellular

Situated or happening inside a cell or cells.

Intravenous Catheter

A tube inserted into a vein to deliver fluids, medication, or nutrients directly into the bloodstream.

Phlebitis

Inflammation of a vein, often accompanied by pain and swelling, sometimes due to an infection or from the presence of an intravenous (IV) catheter.

Edematous

Describes tissue that is swollen due to the accumulation of excess fluid in the body's tissues.