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What energy transformation takes place when you climb a ladder?

A. Mechanical energy transforms into elastic energy.
B. Potential energy transforms into thermal energy.
O C. Potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.
D. Kinetic energy transforms into potential energy.
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User Etang
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When you climb a ladder, your potential energy increases as you move upwards against gravity. Therefore, the energy transformation that takes place when you climb a ladder is:

Potential energy transforms into kinetic energy.

So, the correct answer is C.

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