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When a body falls freely under gravity, its potential energy:
AIncreases
BDecreases
CRemains constant
DFirst increases then decreases
✓ Correct Answer: B — Decreases
As height decreases during a free fall, the potential energy (mgh) decreases while it converts into kinetic energy.
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