The diver has the least potential energy at position.
At end of dive. All kinetic energy has been expended... That is, the max is while standing on the spring board and the minimum at the bottom of the dive. The extra energy content at the top of the board is converted into kinetic energy as the diver falls through the dive.
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To determine the position at which the diver has the least potential energy, we need to understand the factors that affect potential energy in this scenario.
Potential energy is the stored energy an object possesses due to its position or state. In the case of a diver, potential energy can be affected by their height above the ground or water.
In a typical diving scenario, as the diver ascends, their potential energy increases, and as they descend, their potential energy decreases. This is because potential energy is directly proportional to the height above the reference point (usually the ground or water surface).
To find the position where the diver has the least potential energy, we need to consider that the ground or water surface would be the position with the lowest potential energy. This is because the height above the reference point is minimal or zero.
Therefore, at the point of contact with the ground or water surface (typically the lowest point of a dive), the diver would have the least potential energy.
It's important to note that potential energy can also be affected by other factors such as the mass of the diver or external forces, but in this explanation, we are assuming a simplified scenario with no external influences.