. Kim is upstairs, but walks downstairs to the kitchen for a snack. Which statement correctly describes the types of energy she has at the top of the stairs and as she walks down the stairs?(1 point)
Responses
potential energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down
potential energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down
kinetic energy at the top of the stairs; potential energy as she walks down
kinetic energy at the top of the stairs; potential energy as she walks down
potential energy at the top of the stairs; potential energy as she walks down
potential energy at the top of the stairs; potential energy as she walks down
kinetic energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down
The correct statement is: potential energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down.
The correct statement is: potential energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down.
The correct statement is: potential energy at the top of the stairs; kinetic energy as she walks down.
Explanation:
When Kim is at the top of the stairs, she has potential energy. Potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or condition. In this case, Kim has potential energy because she is higher up from the ground and has the potential to convert that energy into motion.
As Kim walks down the stairs, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion. As Kim walks down, she gains speed and her potential energy decreases while her kinetic energy increases. Therefore, she has kinetic energy as she walks down the stairs.