A Block Is Dropped from a High Tower and Is

question 17

Multiple Choice

A block is dropped from a high tower and is falling freely under the influence of gravity. Which one of the following statements is true concerning this situation? Neglect air resistance.

• A)As the block falls, the net work done by all of the forces acting on the block is zero joules.
• B)The kinetic energy increases by equal amounts over equal distances.
• C)The kinetic energy of the block increases by equal amounts in equal times.
• D)The potential energy of the block decreases by equal amounts in equal times.
• E)The total energy of the block increases by equal amounts over equal distances.

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