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Half way down the slope, the skier has kinetic energy and potential energy. At the top of the slope, before he starts moving, he only has potential energy. At the bottom of the slope, he has only kinetic energy. This is an extremely simplified explanation, but it's probably the answer that your teacher is looking for. Hope that helps.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoPotential energy turns into kinetic energy as the skier begins to go down the hill. Everything has potential energy when it is at a height. If a ball is on the ground, it doesn't have potential energy, but if you raise it 10 feet in the air, it does have potential energy (because gravity can accelerate it down). As the skier begins to move down, that potential energy from his height (on the hill) begins to turn into kinetic energy. The higher up, the faster (more kinetic energy) you go, which makes sense; if you go down a 1-foot hill, you won't have much speed (as you didn't have a lot of potential energy in the first place).
The potential energy at the very top of the hill equals the kinetic energy at the very bottom of the hill.
PE(top) = KE(bottom)
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∙ 10y agoAt the start, the skier has potential energy due to the height on the mountain. He is converting it to kinetic energy because of his motion. Some of the kinetic energy is converted to heat because he compresses the air in front of him. Any swooshing or whistling noise results from the production of sonic energy. Some kinetic energy is converted to heat due to the friction of the skis with the snow. Running into a tree or other object would create sheering forces in his body releasing more heat.
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∙ 6y agoA skier moving downhill has "kinetic" energy (energy of motion), most of which is created by gravitational force. He also still has potential energy that will generate acceleration as long as he is moving downhill, i.e. moving closer to the Earth's center.
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∙ 12y agobecause the skis are on the snow it causes friction which turns in to heat causing the skier to stop
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∙ 14y agokinetic energy is the energy of motion so kinetic energy
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∙ 10y agoIt's because of kinetic energy
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∙ 6y agopotential energy
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What kind of energy would a skier have if standing at the top of a hill?
Gravitational potential energy.
What kind of kinetic energy does a car and bus traveling at 60 mph have?
Kinetic energy is given by 1/2 M x V2, that is one half mass x velocity squared
Is sound energy or matter?
Sound is a kind of energy.Sound is a kind of energy.Sound is a kind of energy.Sound is a kind of energy.
What is are the only kind of energy waves you can see?
"Visible" light is the only kind of electromagneticenergy waves you can see. But it's notthe only kind of energy wave you can see.You can certainly see ocean waves in the water, seismic waves in the land, standing waveson a guitar string, and traveling waves running up and down a long guy-wire.
When the balloon is blown up what kind of energy does it have?
Pressure - a kind of potential energy.Pressure - a kind of potential energy.Pressure - a kind of potential energy.Pressure - a kind of potential energy.
What kind of energy would a skier have if standing at the top of a hill?
Gravitational potential energy.
What kind of skiing can you do?
There are two basic types of skiing - downhill, and cross country, also known as Nordic skiing. Downhill skiing relies on gravity. The skier starts from a high point and skis to a lower point. It is very difficult to progress on a flat surface or, even worth, go up hill. Skiers can achieve very high speeds, as fast as 70 KPH and more. Downhill skis are wide, the boots are very stiff and hold the leg motionless, and the bindings bind the boots to the skis rigidly. In order to go downhill, one needs to get to a high point, which means that the skier needs to take a ski lift (usually) or a helicopter (if you are very rich). Cross country skiing relies on the skier's muscle power. Most cross country skiing is done on fairly flat surfaces, with a few mild ups and downs. The skies are usually narrow, the boots flexible and the binding allows the skier to lift his heal up from the ski. Cross country ski is a quieter sport, and one of its big advantages is that it can be done anywhere there is snow, including secluded nature spots.
What kind of ski slope would a beginner skier use?
Blue probably
What kind of force is skiing downhill?
Gravity but the snow provides friction
What kind of kinetic energy does a car and bus traveling at 60 mph have?
Kinetic energy is given by 1/2 M x V2, that is one half mass x velocity squared
Why do people use diesel and petrol engies?
There is no other kind with a portable source of energy. Unless they had a tremendously long drop cord anyway. Wind power is not viable. Nuclear is too large and heavy. Steam is not a source of energy, it is just a manifestation of change in the state of energy. Rolling downhill also has its problems in the end.
What kind of energy is eating?
chemical energy is the kind of energy
Is sound energy or matter?
Sound is a kind of energy.Sound is a kind of energy.Sound is a kind of energy.Sound is a kind of energy.
What is are the only kind of energy waves you can see?
"Visible" light is the only kind of electromagneticenergy waves you can see. But it's notthe only kind of energy wave you can see.You can certainly see ocean waves in the water, seismic waves in the land, standing waveson a guitar string, and traveling waves running up and down a long guy-wire.
What kind of energy would be nuclear fusion?
Nuclear energy, which is a kind of potential energy.
When the balloon is blown up what kind of energy does it have?
Pressure - a kind of potential energy.Pressure - a kind of potential energy.Pressure - a kind of potential energy.Pressure - a kind of potential energy.
When you put gas in your car and drive you are converting what kind of energy into what kind of energy?
Chemical energy into mechanical energy
