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When a body falls freely towards the earth, then its total energy

A

Increases

B

decreases

C

remains constant

D

first increases and then decreases

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The correct Answer is:
C
When a body falls, its gravitational potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases by the same amount.
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  • A body falls freely towards the earth with

    A
    uniform speed
    B
    uniform velocity
    C
    uniform acceleration
    D
    none of these

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    opposite to the direction of motion
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    along the direction of motion
    C
    constant
    D
    zero

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    A
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    B
    9.8 m
    C
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