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Lesson 2: Conservation of Energy

Question 9 • 350CR Integrated Science

What energy transformation occurs when a skydiver first jumps from a plane?

Answer
A
Gravitational potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.
B
Gravitational potential energy transforms into thermal energy.
C
Kinetic energy transforms into gravitational potential energy.
D
Thermal energy transforms into gravitational potential energy.

Explanation

As the skydiver begins to fall, their height decreases, so their gravitational potential energy decreases. Their speed increases, so that energy is transformed mainly into kinetic energy. The correct choice is A: gravitational potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.

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