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The potential energy of a free falling object decreases progressively. Does this violate the law of conservation of energy? Why?

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asked Oct 17, 2017 in Physics by jisu zahaan (28,760 points) ● 26 ● 374 ● 807

The potential energy of a free falling object decreases progressively. Does this violate the law of conservation of energy? Why? 

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answered Oct 17, 2017 by sforrest072 (157,439 points) ● 60 ● 409 ● 933

Decrease in P.E. = Increase in K.E. So there is no loss in the energy by the object. There is only the transformation of the energy.

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