Kim is upstairs, but walks downstairs to the kitchen for a snack. Which statement correctly describes the types of energy she has at the top of the stairs and as she walks down the stairs?(1 point)

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

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

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

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

Answer 1

The correct statement is:

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

At the top of the stairs, Kim has potential energy due to her height above the ground. As she walks down, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as she gains speed while moving downwards.