Q. 3.22 - An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry

Question

Discuss the changes in the potential and kinetic energy of a ski jumper taking the elevator to the top of the jump and going down the ramp.

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

The skier goes down the ramp, the P.E. is converted to K.E.. 

Step 1: Given information

A skier taking the elevator to the highest of the jump and happening the ramp. 

Step 2: Explanation

When an object is in motion, it is kinetic energy. When an object is at rest, it is potential energy.
When the skier is at the very best of the jump, the energy is at a maximum level. When the skier goes down the ramp, the P.E. is converted to K.E.. When the skier is at the underside of the jump, the energy is at a maximum level.