The girl in the picture is at the highest point in swinging and starts to come down. Which statement best describes the changes in energy as she begins to descend?

Question

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• Kinetic and potential energy are decreasing.
• Potential energy is increasing, and kinetic energy is decreasing.
Kinetic energy is increasing, and potential energy is decreasing.
Kinetic and potential energy are increasing.

Answer 1

The correct statement is: Kinetic energy is increasing, and potential energy is decreasing.

As the girl swings down from the highest point, her potential energy decreases because she is losing height, while her kinetic energy increases as she gains speed.