Skate Park Lab
Height Speed Potential Energy Kinetic Energy Total Energy
6m 0 m/s² 4,704 Joules 0 Joules 4,704 Joules
3m 5.4 m/s² 2,352 Joules 2,352 Joules 4,704 Joules
0m 10.8 m/s² 0 Joules 4,704 Joules 4,704 Joules
1. Based on the information given in the table, the skateboarder has the greatest potential energy at point A. Explain why.
1 answer
At point A, the skateboarder has the greatest potential energy because potential energy is directly proportional to the height. In this case, at point A, the skateboarder is at a height of 6m, which is higher than the heights at points B and C. Thus, the skateboarder has the greatest potential energy at point A.