Question

this diagram shows a skier moving down a hill. which statement best describes the skier? the skier has potential and kinetic energy. the skier has only potential energy. the skier has only kinetic energy. the skier does not have potential or kinetic energy.

Explanation:

Step1: Analyze kinetic energy

Kinetic energy \(K = \frac{1}{2}mv^{2}\). Since the skier is moving (has a non - zero velocity \(v\)), the skier has kinetic energy.

Step2: Analyze potential energy

Potential energy \(U = mgh\). The skier is at a height \(h\) above the lowest point of the hill (assuming a reference level at the bottom of the hill), so the skier has potential energy.

Answer:

The skier has potential and kinetic energy.