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If air resistance is neglected, the sum of PE and KE of a falling body is:
AZero
BConstant
CMaximum at start
DMaximum at end
✓ Correct Answer: B — Constant
In an isolated system without non-conservative forces like air resistance, the total mechanical energy (PE + KE) remains constant.
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