Question

Question #1: Use the passage above to answer the question. Imagine you are standing at the top of a hill with a skateboard. How does the height of the hill affect the skateboard's potential energy?

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Answer 1

The height of the hill affects the skateboard's potential energy by increasing it. Potential energy is directly related to the height of an object in relation to the ground; the higher the object is, the more potential energy it has. Therefore, standing at the top of a hill with your skateboard means you have a greater amount of potential energy compared to being at the bottom of the hill. When you begin to skate down, this potential energy will convert into kinetic energy, allowing you to move faster.