As the bicyclist rides from right to left, at which of the three points, if any, is the bicyclist's potential energy increasing?

Question

A. The potential energy is increasing at point A because the bicyclist is moving fastest at that point.
B. The potential energy is increasing at point B because the bicyclist is highest there.
C. The potential energy is always decreasing because the bicyclist continues to move forward.
D. The potential energy is increasing at point C because the bicyclist is increasing in elevation at that point.

Answer 1

B. The potential energy is increasing at point B because the bicyclist is highest there.