If a monkey drops a banana off of a cliff, where are the potential and kinetic energies of the banana equal. (1 point)

Question

• at the top
• at the bottom
• half way down a quarter of the way down

Answer 1

The potential energy of an object is highest when it is at the top of its motion, and it decreases as it falls. On the other hand, the kinetic energy of an object is zero at the top, and it increases as it falls. Therefore, the potential and kinetic energies of the banana are equal at the bottom.