Question

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

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

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 stopped while it picks up passengers
roller-coaster car stopped while it picks up passengers

Answer 1

roller-coaster car slowing as it moves up a hill

As the car climbs, its gravitational potential energy increases while its speed (kinetic energy) decreases.