Which statement describes the motion of a ball as it drops onto a vertical spring? a. The acceleration of the ball decreases as the spring shrinks.
b. The accIleration of the ball decreases as the spring extends.
c. The velocity of the ball changes from positive to negative as the spring shrinks.
d. The velocity of the ball changes from negative to positive as the spring extends.

Name three different units of energy used to measure heat and describe what type of situations each is usually used.

Alfred pushes on a heavy box, but cannot move it. the box has a lot of inertia motion friction gravity

Apositive charge moves in the direction of an electric field. which of the following statements are true? check all that apply. check all that apply. 1.the potential energy associated with the charge decreases. 2. the electric field does positive work on the charge. 3. the electric field does negative work on the charge. 4. the potential energy associated with the charge increases. 5. the electric field does not do any work on the charge. 6. the amount of work done on the charge cannot be determined without additional information.