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Question 8 • Physics I

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

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

Explanation

As the skydiver falls, their height decreases, so gravitational potential energy decreases. At the same time, their speed increases, so kinetic energy increases. Thus, gravitational potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.

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