An acorn falls from a tree. Compare its kinetic energy K, to its potential energy U
A) K increases and U decreases.
B) K decreases and U decreases.
C) K increases and U increases.
D) K decreases and U increases.
E) Cannot be determined without knowing the initial height of the acorn.
A
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