In an investigation of potential and kinetic energy, a student stands at the top of a hill and pushes a ball down the hill as shown. How does the potential and kinetic energy of the ball change as the ball rolls down the hill? (1 point)
As the ball rolls down the hill, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases. Potential energy is stored energy due to the object's position or condition, in this case the position of the ball at the top of the hill, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion. As the ball moves downhill, it loses potential energy and gains kinetic energy.
