An object falls throw the air, gaining speed as it falls. A student claims that this creates new energy, and so it breaks the law of conservation of energy. which statement describes why the student is incorrect.

energy is converted from other forms, not created.
speed is not related to energy in any way
energy can be created without breaking the law of conservation of energy
equal and and opposite amounts of of other energy are also created

energy is converted from other forms, not created.