Question

kinetic and potential energy quick check
an object falls through the air, gaining speed as it falls. a student claims that this creates new energy, and so it breaks the law of conservation of energy. which statement describes why the student is incorrect? (1 point)
equal and opposite amounts of other energy are also created
speed is not related to energy in any way.
energy is converted from other forms, not created.
energy can be created without breaking the law of conservation of energy.

Explanation:

The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only converted from one form to another. When an object falls, its potential energy (due to height) is converted into kinetic energy (due to speed). So, energy is not created new but just changes form.

Answer:

Energy is converted from other forms, not created.