Asked by lester

what happens to the gravitational energy of a firefighter when he slides down the firepoles?
Answered by Pedro
The gravitational energy decreases.
because P.E.= m*g*h
Answered by drwls
The lost potential energy turns into kinetic energy and heating of the pole (and his hands) if he uses friction to slow down his slide.
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