Physicshard · Past Paper
If air resistance is not negligible, the total mechanical energy of a falling body:
AIncreases
BDecreases
CRemains constant
DBecomes zero immediately
✓ Correct Answer: B — Decreases
Air resistance is a non-conservative force that converts part of the mechanical energy into heat energy.
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