A student walks downstairs to class. Which statement correctly describes the types of energy the student has at the top of the stairs and as she walks down the stairs?

Question

a
potential energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down
b
kinetic energy at the top of the stairs; potential energy as she walks down
c
kinetic energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down
d
potential energy at the top of the stairs; potential energy as she walks down

Answer 1

b
kinetic energy at the top of the stairs; potential energy as she walks down