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A body is falling freely under the action of gravity alone in vacuum. Which of the following quantities remain constant during the fall ?

A

Kinetic energy

B

Potential energy

C

Total mechanical energy

D

Total linear momentum.

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In free fall under the action of gravity alone in vacuum, the total mechanical energy of the body remains constant.
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