How does the potential and kinetic energy of the ball change as the ball rolls down the hill?

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The potential and kinetic energy of the ball both decrease.
The potential and kinetic energy of the ball both decrease.

The potential energy of the ball decreases, and the kinetic energy of the ball increases.
The potential energy of the ball decreases, and the kinetic energy of the ball increases.

The potential and kinetic energy of the ball both increase.
The potential and kinetic energy of the ball both increase.

The potential energy of the ball increases, and the kinetic energy of the ball decreases.

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The correct response is:

The potential energy of the ball decreases, and the kinetic energy of the ball increases.

As the ball rolls down the hill, it loses potential energy due to its decrease in height, while its kinetic energy increases as it gains speed.