An object is dropped to the earth from a height of 10 m. Which of the following graphs of kinetic energy vs time best represent the kinetic energy of the object as it approached the earth (neglect air friction).

Dear Student,

The correct graph is C.

The velocity increases linearly with time (for constant acceleration from rest, vy=-gt), and kinetic energy is proportional to vy2 so K is proportional to t2.

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