b. As the ball is falling, what is happening to its energy?(1 point)

Question

Responses

kinetic energy stays the same as it falls
kinetic energy stays the same as it falls

potential energy converts to kinetic energy as it falls
potential energy converts to kinetic energy as it falls

potential energy stays the same as it falls
potential energy stays the same as it falls

kinetic energy converts to potential energy as it falls

Answer 1

The correct response is:

potential energy converts to kinetic energy as it falls.

As the ball falls, its height decreases, causing a loss in potential energy, which is converted into kinetic energy, resulting in an increase in the ball's speed.