WBCS.LIVE practice question

Which one among the following happens when a swing rises to a certain height from its rest position?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Its potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases.
  2. Its kinetic energy decreases while potential energy increases.
  3. Both potential and kinetic energy decreases.
  4. Both potential and kinetic energy increases.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Its kinetic energy decreases while potential energy increases.