In a freely falling body, the interchange of potential to kinetic energy takes place:

gradually from kinetic to potential

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gradually from potential to kinetic

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similar to a pendulum

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alternately between kinetic and potential

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Solution

The correct option is B
gradually from potential to kinetic

The mango has only potential energy before it starts falling. As it approaches the ground, its potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases simultaneously such that the total energy is constant.

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In a freely falling body, the interchange of potential to kinetic energy takes place _______.

An object is falling freely from a height x. After it has fallen a height $\frac{x}{2}$ , it will possess :

(a) only potential energy

(b) only kinetic energy

(d) less potential and more kinetic energy

Which of the following statement(s) is/are true about a freely falling body?

1. Total energy is constant.

2. Potential energy changes to kinetic energy.

3. Potential energy decreases.

4. Kinetic energy increases.

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