Standard Science Primary 6 Energy

As a coconut falls from a tree, what happens to its energy?

A Both GPE and Kinetic Energy increase
B GPE increases and Kinetic Energy decreases
C GPE decreases and Kinetic Energy increases
D Both GPE and Kinetic Energy decrease
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Step 1: As it falls, height decreases, so GPE decreases. Step 2: As it speeds up, Kinetic Energy increases. Step 3: GPE is being converted into Kinetic Energy.

Correct answer: GPE decreases and Kinetic Energy increases

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