Question
How did the type of energy change when the skater moved?
Thermal energy changes to kinetic energy
Potential energy changes to kinetic energy
Kinetic energy changes to total energy
The energy did not change
Thermal energy changes to kinetic energy
Potential energy changes to kinetic energy
Kinetic energy changes to total energy
The energy did not change
Answers
GPT-4o mini
When the skater moves, the type of energy that changes is primarily:
**Potential energy changes to kinetic energy.**
As the skater descends from a height (like going down a ramp), the potential energy (energy stored due to their position) is converted into kinetic energy (the energy of motion). As they move, their potential energy decreases while their kinetic energy increases, assuming no significant energy losses due to friction or air resistance.
**Potential energy changes to kinetic energy.**
As the skater descends from a height (like going down a ramp), the potential energy (energy stored due to their position) is converted into kinetic energy (the energy of motion). As they move, their potential energy decreases while their kinetic energy increases, assuming no significant energy losses due to friction or air resistance.