A tennis ball is dropped down a stairwell.

Which statement BEST describes the energy of the tennis ball?
1.The tennis ball has the most kinetic energy as soon as it is dropped.
2.The tennis ball's kinetic energy decreases as it falls to the ground.
3.The tennis ball has the most potential energy just before it is dropped.
4.The tennis ball's potential energy increases as it falls to the ground.

2. The tennis ball's kinetic energy decreases as it falls to the ground.