What kinds of energry conversions

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When a mass falls to the ground, the primary energy conversion involved is from Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy. Initially, the mass has potential energy due to its height, which is converted to kinetic energy as it falls. Some participants mistakenly considered kinetic energy converting back to potential energy, but this does not apply in the context of a falling object. The discussion clarified that the correct answer to the energy conversion question is B. Understanding these energy transformations is crucial in physics.
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What kinds of energy conversions are involved when a mass is falling eo the ground?

A. Power to work
B. Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy
C. Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy
D. Force to Kinetic energy

I think the answer is C, because the object is moving and then will ultimately hit the ground... KE to PE?
 
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meemosewa said:
What kinds of energy conversions are involved when a mass is falling eo the ground?

A. Power to work
B. Potential Energy to Kinetic Energy
C. Kinetic Energy to Potential Energy
D. Force to Kinetic energy

I think the answer is C, because the object is moving and then will ultimately hit the ground... KE to PE?
I think the question is asking you to look at the mass being at rest initially at a height and then falling through that height but before it hits the ground. (The answer, is not C).

AM
 
then the answer is b... i was curious about the phrasing of the question as well. thakn you!
 
Yeah, the answer is B.
 

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