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 proportional to the height (h) from which it falls, according to the principle of conservation of energy. The potential energy (mgh) at the height is converted into kinetic energy ($\frac{1}{2}mv^2$) at the ground, where both are proportional to h.

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