A child is swinging back and forth on a swing. Changes in her kinetic and potential energy are happening each moment. At which point, or multiple points, in her swinging would each of these two types of energy be at a maximum? In one to two sentences, describe these points and which type of energy is at a maximum at each point.(2 points)

Question

2 sentences 5th grade

Answer 1

The kinetic energy of the child will be at a maximum when she reaches the lowest point of her swing, as this is when she is moving the fastest. The potential energy of the child will be at a maximum when she reaches the highest point of her swing, as this is when she is furthest from the ground.