Question
Which best describes the changes in energy as a child goes down a slide?
Multiple choice question.
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A)
potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases
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B)
potential energy is constant and kinetic energy increases
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C)
potential and kinetic energy are constant
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D)
mechanical energy decreases
Multiple choice question.
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A)
potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases
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B)
potential energy is constant and kinetic energy increases
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C)
potential and kinetic energy are constant
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D)
mechanical energy decreases
Answers
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GPT-4o mini
The correct answer is:
**A) potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases**
As a child goes down a slide, they lose potential energy due to the decrease in height, and this energy is converted into kinetic energy, causing them to move faster.
**A) potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases**
As a child goes down a slide, they lose potential energy due to the decrease in height, and this energy is converted into kinetic energy, causing them to move faster.