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An object is raised to a height of 3 m from the ground. It is then allowed to fall on to a table 1 m high from ground level. In this context, which one among the following statements is correct?

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Its potential energy decreases by two-thirds its original value of total energy.

Its potential energy decreases by one-third its original value of total energy.

Its kinetic energy increases by two-thirds, while potential energy increases by one-third.

Its kinetic energy increases by one-third, while potential energy decreases by one-third.