Using the example of the skateboarder on the half-pipe, explain how kinetic and potential energy relate to the mechanical energy at different positions.

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Deshawn Orozco

Physics

29 February, 16:15

Using the example of the skateboarder on the half-pipe, explain how kinetic and potential energy relate to the mechanical energy at different positions.

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Janitor · Answer 1

Mechanical energy is kinetic and potential combined.

Kinetic energy is when it is moving.

Potential energy is ... Potential energy.

Most potential at the top of the half pipe. Most kinetic at the bottom, about to go up on one side.