Question

Which kind of energy transformation occurs during skydiving? A) mechanical to gravitational B) gravitational to kinetic C) kinetic to potential D) mechanical to potential

Answer 1

I believe the answer is B). Gravitational energy to kinetic.

Answer 2

B) gravitational to kinetic

Step-by-step explanation:

The skydiver, when he is located at a certain height h above the ground, possesses gravitational potential energy, equal to:

`U=mgh`

where m is the mass of the skydiver, g is the gravitational acceleration and h is the height above the ground. As he falls, its height h decreases, while his speed v increases, so part of the gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is given by

`K=(1)/(2)mv^2`

so, we see that as v increases, the kinetic energy increases. Therefore the correct answer is

B) gravitational to kinetic