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?

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Kinetic and potential energy are Increasing.

Kinetic and potential energy are decreasing.

Potential energy is increasing, and kinetic energy is decreasing

Kinetic energy is increasing, and potential energy is decreasing.

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 (related to her height) decreases while her kinetic energy (related to her speed) increases as she accelerates downward.