An object falls through the air, gaining speed as it falls. A student claims that this creates new energy, and so it breaks the law of conservation of energy. Which statement describes why the student is incorrect?(1 point)

Question

Responses

Energy is converted from other forms, not created.
Energy is converted from other forms, not created.

Speed is not related to energy in any way.
Speed is not related to energy in any way.

Equal and opposite amounts of other energy are also created.
Equal and opposite amounts of other energy are also created.

Energy can be created without breaking the law of conservation of energy.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

Energy is converted from other forms, not created.

This statement accurately describes why the student's claim is incorrect. When an object falls through the air, the gravitational potential energy it has is converted into kinetic energy as it gains speed, in accordance with the law of conservation of energy. Energy is not being created; it is simply changing forms.