Multiple Choice Question

A student rolls a ball down a hill, as shown.

How does the ball's potential and kinetic energy change as it rolls down the hill?

A.
The ball's potential and kinetic energy both increase.

B.
The ball's potential and kinetic energy both decrease.

C.
The ball's potential energy increases, and its kinetic energy decreases.

D.
The ball's potential energy decreases, and its kinetic energy increases.

D. The ball's potential energy decreases, and its kinetic energy increases.