A science class goes to an amusement park to investigate potential and kinetic energy. Which action best demonstrates potential energy being transformed into kinetic energy?
A. a moving bumper car slams into another bumper car that is sitting still
B. a fireworks rocket shoots upward into the night sky above the park
C. a roller coaster slowly climbs the tall hill at the beginning of the ride
D. a bungee jumper is released at the top of a tall tower and starts to fall
1 answer
D. a bungee jumper is released at the top of a tall tower and starts to fall