A flower pot of mass m falls from rest to the ground below, a distance h. Which statement is correct?

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The kinetic energy (KE) of the pot when it hits the ground is given by the equation KE = 1/2 m v^2, where v is the final velocity. Since the pot falls from rest under gravity, its final kinetic energy can also be expressed as the converted potential energy, which is mgh (where g is the acceleration due to gravity). This shows that the kinetic energy of the pot when it hits the ground is directly proportional to the height (h) from which it falls, making option C correct.

A Flower Pot of Mass M Falls from Rest to the Ground