Question

When a body falls from an aeroplane its velocity increases. Which energy of the body will increase?

• A. Kinetic energy
• B. Potential energy
• C. Acceleration
• D. Rest mass

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Kinetic energy

1. The energy possessed by a body by its motion is called kinetic energy.
2. K.E = ½ × mv² where, m = mass, v = velocity, K.E = kinetic energy.
3. Potential Energy is possessed by its position or configuration.
4. When a body falls from an aeroplane its velocity increases, so it's kinetic energy increases (K.E = ½ × mv²).

Hence, option (A) is correct.