Which of the following examples describes an increase in potential energy?

a. a bicycle going down a hill

b. a basketball falling through a net

c. a rollercoaster moving down the track

d. a paint can being carried up a ladder

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Valencia

3 March, 16:47

Which of the following examples describes an increase in potential energy?

a. a bicycle going down a hill

b. a basketball falling through a net

c. a rollercoaster moving down the track

d. a paint can being carried up a ladder

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Crystal Johnston · Answer 1

The answer is D.

Potential energy depends on height, with potential energy being higher, the higher the height is. The paint can goes up the ladder increasing its height and potential energy.

Which of the following examples describes an increase in potential energy?a. a bicycle going down a hillb. a basketball falling through a netc. a rollercoaster moving down the trackd. a paint can being carried up a ladder

Which of the following examples describes an increase in potential energy?

a. a bicycle going down a hill

b. a basketball falling through a net

c. a rollercoaster moving down the track

d. a paint can being carried up a ladder