Question

An acorn rolls off a roof and falls to the ground. Which statement best describes the change in energy?(1 point)
Responses

The acorn’s potential energy decreases as its kinetic energy increases.
The acorn’s potential energy decreases as its kinetic energy increases.

The acorn’s kinetic energy increases until it hits the ground.
The acorn’s kinetic energy increases until it hits the ground.

The acorn’s potential energy and kinetic energy increase and decrease together.
The acorn’s potential energy and kinetic energy increase and decrease together.

The acorn’s potential energy

Answer 1

The correct statement is: **The acorn’s potential energy decreases as its kinetic energy increases.**

As the acorn rolls off the roof and falls to the ground, it loses height, which results in a decrease in potential energy. At the same time, as it falls, it speeds up, leading to an increase in kinetic energy.