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Identify the relationship between the potential energy (PE) and kinetic energy (KE) of a person standing on a diving platform over a pool.(2 points)

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PE and KE will always remain equal in this scenario.
PE and KE will always remain equal in this scenario.

As the person is standing on the platform KE is the greatest. Once they dive, PE becomes the greatest.
As the person is standing on the platform KE is the greatest. Once they dive, PE becomes the greatest.

As the person stands on the platform PE is greater than KE. As the person starts diving, PE transfers into KE.
As the person stands on the platform PE is greater than KE. As the person starts diving, PE transfers into KE.

There is no relationship between

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The correct response is:

As the person stands on the platform, PE is greater than KE. As the person starts diving, PE transfers into KE.

This describes the relationship accurately: when the person is on the diving platform, they have gravitational potential energy (PE) due to their height above the ground, while their kinetic energy (KE) is minimal (essentially zero if they are stationary). As they dive, the potential energy converts to kinetic energy as they fall, increasing their speed as they descend toward the water.