9. Rebecca climbs the ladder of a large water slide, waits her turn at the top, and then slides down the slide into a pool. Which answer best describes the energy changes during her time on the slide?(1 point)

Question

Responses

potential → mechanical → kinetic
potential → mechanical → kinetic

kinetic → potential → kinetic
kinetic → potential → kinetic

kinetic → mechanical → potential
kinetic → mechanical → potential

potential → kinetic → potential

Answer 1

The best answer that describes the energy changes during Rebecca's time on the slide is:

potential → mechanical → kinetic

Here's the breakdown of the energy changes:

1. Potential Energy: As Rebecca climbs the ladder, she gains gravitational potential energy due to her height above the ground.
2. Mechanical Energy: At the top of the slide, she holds both potential energy and some amount of mechanical energy as she prepares to slide down.
3. Kinetic Energy: As she slides down the slide, her potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which increases as she accelerates towards the pool.

So, the correct answer is potential → mechanical → kinetic.