An arrow is fired at a target on a high wall. How does the energy change between the moment the arrow is fired and the moment it hits the target?

The potential energy and kinetic energy remain the same.

The potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.

The kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases.

The kinetic energy remains at zero, but potential energy increases.

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Kaufman

Chemistry

16 June, 10:41

An arrow is fired at a target on a high wall. How does the energy change between the moment the arrow is fired and the moment it hits the target?

The potential energy and kinetic energy remain the same.

The potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.

The kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases.

The kinetic energy remains at zero, but potential energy increases.

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Boston Donaldson · Answer 1

The kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases.

Explanation:

It is given that, an arrow is fired at a target on a high wall. When it is fired at a target on a high wall, it will have kinetic energy. It is possessed by the object when it is moving with some velocity. When the arrow is fired and hits the target, its kinetic energy gets converted to potential energy. Hence, the correct option is (d).

Vanessa Figueroa · Answer 2

The kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases.