When a body falls freely towards the Earth, its total energy:

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A Increases
B Decreases
C Remains constant
D First increases then decreases

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Answer: C. Remains constant

Answer: C
Explanation: According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, the sum of Potential Energy (PE) and Kinetic Energy (KE) remains constant (ignoring air resistance) as energy changes from PE to KE

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When a body falls freely towards the Earth, its total energy:

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