A rock is dropped off the top of a building. It's energy will be greatest a) just before it hits the ground, b) the moment after it is dropped, c) at the halfway point on its way down or d) its energy will be the same at all of these points.

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A rock is dropped off the top of a building. It's energy will be greatest a) just before it hits the
ground, b) the moment after it is dropped, c) at the halfway point on its way down or d) its
energy will be the same at all of these points.
Transcribed Image Text:A rock is dropped off the top of a building. It's energy will be greatest a) just before it hits the ground, b) the moment after it is dropped, c) at the halfway point on its way down or d) its energy will be the same at all of these points.
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