Current Question
A body projected vertically upward from Earth’s surface neglecting air resistance will have which quantity conserved during flight if Earth’s rotation is neglected?
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A.
Kinetic energy only
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B.
Momentum only
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C.
Mechanical energy
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D.
Gravitational force
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
In a uniform conservative gravitational field with no dissipation, total mechanical energy is conserved.