Which scenario shows an object gaining potential energy and losing kinetic energy?(1 point)

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roller-coaster car accelerating as it moves down a hill
roller-coaster car accelerating as it moves down a hill

roller-coaster car slowing to a stop to pick up passengers
roller-coaster car slowing to a stop to pick up passengers

roller-coaster car slowing as it moves up a hill
roller-coaster car slowing as it moves up a hill

roller-coaster car stopped

Answer 1

The scenario that shows an object gaining potential energy and losing kinetic energy is:

roller-coaster car slowing as it moves up a hill

In this scenario, as the roller-coaster car moves up the hill, it slows down (losing kinetic energy) while gaining height, which increases its potential energy.