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An object falls through the air, gaining speed as it falls. A student claims th new energy, and so it breaks the law of conservation of energy. Which stat why the student is incorrect? (1 point) Energy
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An object falls through the air, gaining speed as it falls. A student claims th

new energy, and so it breaks the law of conservation of energy. Which stat
why the student is incorrect? (1 point)
Energy can be created without breaking the law of conservation
Energy is converted from other forms, not created.
O Equal and opposite amounts of other energy are also created.
O Speed is not related to energy in any way.

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Answer:

Energy is converted from other forms, not created

Step-by-step explanation:

The ball has a decrease in potential energy which allows the kinetic energy, and therefore speed, to increase

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