A skydiver jumps out of a plane and begins to accelerate. His speed increases to 20 m/s, then 30 m/s. His acceleration slows until he reaches a constant speed of 50 m/s. Which statement correctly describes his kinetic energy during this time?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0AHis kinetic energy would remain the same for the whole fall as long as he lost no mass.%0D%0AHis kinetic energy would remain the same for the whole fall as long as he lost no mass.%0D%0A%0D%0AHis kinetic energy was positive at first, but it decreased to zero when he stopped accelerating.%0D%0AHis kinetic energy was positive at first, but it decreased to zero when he stopped accelerating.%0D%0A%0D%0AHis kinetic energy increased while his speed increases, then it became constant.%0D%0AHis kinetic energy increased while his speed increases, then it became constant.%0D%0A%0D%0AHis kinetic energy increased quickly at first, then it increased at a constant rate.

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The statement that correctly describes his kinetic energy during this time is: His kinetic energy increased while his speed increases, then it became constant.