Question

A cyclist pedals up to the top oh the hill.

a) What kind of energy is being used to do work against gravity?
b) State the type of energy the cyclist has when he stops at the top of the hill?
c) When the cyclist moves downhill without pedaling what type of energy does he gain?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

As they pedal, cyclists transform chemical energy from their bodies into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy overcomes gravity as the cyclist climbs. As the cyclist climbs, potential energy accumulates, which is translated into kinetic energy as they descend.