A body falls towards earth in the air.

Question:

 A body falls towards earth in the air. Will its total mechanical energy be conserved during the fall? Justify.

Solution:

The total mechanical energy of the free-falling body is no conserved as this energy is used against the force of friction from the air molecules.

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