Answer to Question #145601 in Physics for Mya

Question

A rock is rolling down a hill. As it rolls from the top to the bottom of the hill, its ___________ energy DECREASES as its ___________ energy INCREASES.

Answer 1

The potential energy increases as height increase. The kinetic energy increases as speed increase. Thus, obtain the following.

A rock is rolling down a hill. As it rolls from the top to the bottom of the hill, its potential energy DECREASES as its kinetic energy INCREASES.