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6. The potential energy of a freely falling object decreases

progressively. Does this violate the law of conservation of
energy? Why?
Ur when

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Step-by-step explanation:

As the potential energy of the freely falling object decreases, its kinetic energy increases on account of an increase in its velocity. ... Thus, the law of conservation of energy is not violated.

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