Question

Which statement best describes the energy changes that occur while a child is riding on a sled down a steep, snow-covered hill? @4.3.8.A @2


A)
Kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases.


B)
Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases.


C)
Both potential and kinetic energy decrease.


D)
Both potential and kinetic energy increase

Answer 1

Answer is B)
When a child is riding on a sled down a steep, snow-covered hill, his elevation decreases and hence Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases.

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