The picture below shows a bicyclist increasing speed while riding down a hill during a bicycle race.

Which statements accurately describe the potential and kinetic energy of this bicyclist?
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A. Kinetic energy increases. Potential energy decreases.
B. Kinetic energy increases. Potential energy remains constant.
C. Kinetic energy remains constant. Potential energy decreases.
D. Kinetic energy remains constant. Potential energy increases.

A. Kinetic energy increases. Potential energy decreases.