Asked by Makayla

As an object is in free-fall to the ground _____.

K.E. = P.E.
P.E. converts to K.E.
P.E. = zero
K.E. converts to P.E.

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P.E. converts to K.E.

As the object falls, gravitational potential energy decreases and is converted into kinetic energy (neglecting air resistance). Total mechanical energy is conserved, so PE + KE remains constant.