The mechanical energy of a freely falling body is-
A
Constant at all instants
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B
Maximum in the beginning
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C
Minimum in the beginning
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D
Maximum in middle
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Solution
The correct option is A Constant at all instants Mechanical energy is sum of PE and KE. by conservation of energy principle. ME will remain constant if there is no loss of energy due to air resistance.