Answer
greater than
Work Step by Step
We know that the speed of the leaf is constant while falling but it's gravitational potential energy decreases due to the loss in height. Thus, we can conclude that $K_i+U_i$ is greater than $K_f+U_f$.
Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)
by Walker, James S.
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32190-308-0
ISBN 13:
978-0-32190-308-2
Chapter 8 - Potential Energy and Conservation of Energy - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 248: 65
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