An Object of Mass M Is Held at a Vertical

question 62

Multiple Choice

An object of mass m is held at a vertical height h from ground level. It is then released and falls under the influence of gravity. Which of the following statements is true in this situation? (Neglect air resistance.)

• A) The total energy of the object is decreasing.
• B) The kinetic energy of the object is decreasing.
• C) The potential energy of the object is increasing.
• D) The total energy of the object is increasing.
• E) The potential energy of the object is decreasing and the kinetic energy is increasing.

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