Question

Question 2 (1 point)
Claire is investigating potential and kinetic energy using a large ball. For her investigation, Claire will stand at the top of a hill and push the ball down the hill. The picture shows Claire's investigation.

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How will the ball's potential and kinetic energy change as it rolls down the hill?

a
The ball's potential and kinetic energy will both decrease.
b
The ball's potential energy will increase, and its kinetic energy will decrease.
c
The ball's potential and kinetic energy will both increase.
d
The ball's potential energy will decrease, and its kinetic energy will increase.

Answer 1

d. The ball's potential energy will decrease, and its kinetic energy will increase as it rolls down the hill.