A rock is thrown straight up from the surface of the Earth. Which one of the following statements describes the energy transformation of the rock as it rises? Neglect air resistance.
a) The total energy of the rock increases.
b) The kinetic energy increases and the potential energy decreases.
c) Both the kinetic energy and the potential energy of the rock remain the same.
d) The kinetic energy decreases and the potential energy increases.
e) Both the potential energy and the total energy of the rock increase.