which kind of energy transformation occurs during skydiving. plz i need answer
KIENETIC TO POTENTIAL
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During skydiving, several energy transformations occur. The primary energy transformations involved are potential energy being converted to kinetic energy.
Let's break down the process step by step to understand the energy transformations:
1. At the initial stage when the skydiver jumps out of the aircraft, the potential energy is at its maximum. Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height above the ground. In this case, the skydiver has a potential energy depending on their height.
2. As the skydiver starts to fall, potential energy is gradually converted into kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its motion. As the skydiver accelerates towards the ground, their potential energy decreases while the kinetic energy increases.
3. The conversion from potential energy to kinetic energy continues as the skydiver gains speed during the free fall. This conversion occurs due to the force of gravity acting on the skydiver's mass, accelerating them downwards.
4. Eventually, when the skydiver reaches terminal velocity (the maximum speed they can achieve while falling), the kinetic energy remains constant as the potential energy reduces further. At terminal velocity, the forces of gravity and air resistance balance out, causing a constant speed.
In summary, the main energy transformation occurring during skydiving is the conversion of potential energy (from height) into kinetic energy (due to motion). This transformation continues until the skydiver reaches terminal velocity.