Question

Assume that a person bouncing a ball represents a closed system. Which statement best describes how the amounts of the ball's potential and kinetic energy change? O A. The ball's potential energy decreases as it rises and its kinetic energy increases. B. Both the kinetic and potential energy of the ball increase. O C. The ball's kinetic energy increases as it falls and its potential energy decreases. O D. Both the kinetic and potential energy of the ball decrease.​

Answer 1

C. The ball's kinetic energy increases as it falls and its potential energy decreases.

Answer 2

I believe the answer is C.