Rebecca climbs the ladder of a large water slide, waits her turn at the top, and then slides down the slide into a pool. Which answer best describes the energy changes during her time on the slide?(1 point)

Question

Responses

potential → kinetic → potential
potential → kinetic → potential

kinetic → potential → kinetic
kinetic → potential → kinetic

potential → mechanical → kinetic
potential → mechanical → kinetic

kinetic → mechanical → potential

Answer 1

The best answer that describes the energy changes during Rebecca's time on the slide is:

potential → kinetic → potential

Here's the breakdown of the energy changes:

1. Potential Energy: When Rebecca climbs the ladder to the top of the slide, she has gravitational potential energy due to her height above the water.

2. Kinetic Energy: As she slides down the slide, her potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion.

3. Potential Energy Again: Upon reaching the bottom and entering the pool, some of that kinetic energy can be converted back into potential energy, depending on the height of the pool or any subsequent movement she might have (such as floating or jumping back up).

Thus, the correct sequence is potential energy converting to kinetic energy as she moves down the slide and the potential indicates the restoration of energy when interacted with the pool.