39.5k views
4 votes
Which statement is true about a falling object? (Assume no

air resistance)
1. The kinetic energy of the object is conserved.

2.The difference between the kinetic and potential energy of the
object remains the same.

3.The potential energy of the object is conserved.

4.The sum of the kinetic and potential energy of the object remains
the same.

User Mindau
by
5.7k points

1 Answer

6 votes

I would say the answer is 3 because by falling technically the ball would be kind of moving in the air. Plus potential energy is when for example a soccer ball isnt moving

User Changzhi
by
5.8k points