Which of the following statements is/are correct for a freely falling body?
I. the total is entirely kinetic
II. the ratio of potential energy to kinetic energy is constant
III. the sum of potential and kinetic energy is constant
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A.
I only -
B.
II only -
C.
III only -
D.
I & III only
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
– the total energy at any point is a combination of the P.E and K.E
– the sum of PE and KE at any point is always constant not the ratio of P.E to K.E
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