Question 35Asked in RRB JE CBT-1, 20 Feb 2026, Shift 3 (4:30 PM)Which statement accurately describes how energy transforms during the free fall of an
Which statement accurately describes how energy transforms during the free fall of an
object under gravity?
- ABoth potential and kinetic energies remain constant.
- BPotential energy and kinetic energy both decrease.
- CPotential energy is converted into heat energy during the fall.
- DPotential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases, maintaining constant total mechanical energy.
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Correct answer: (D) Potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases, maintaining constant total mechanical energy.