An object is raised to a height of 3 m from the ground. It is then allowed to fall on to a table 1 m high from ground level. In this context, which one among the following statements is correct?

Options

A. Its potential energy decreases by two-thirds its original value of total energy.
B. Its potential energy decreases by one-third its original value of total energy
C. Its kinetic energy increases by two-thirds, while potential energy increases by one-third.
D. Its kinetic energy increases by one-third, while potential energy decreases by one-third.