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A freely falling object eventually stops on reaching the ground. What happens to its kinetic energy ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Scenario**: - A freely falling object is dropped from a height and accelerates due to gravity until it reaches the ground. 2. **Kinetic Energy Before Impact**: - As the object falls, its speed increases, which means its kinetic energy also increases. The kinetic energy (KE) of an object is given by the formula: \[ ...
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