[Campbell Biology P.194] Based on Figure 8.2 and the accompanying text, which sequence of en... | Practice Question

Based on Figure 8.2 and the accompanying text, which sequence of energy transformations correctly describes a diver climbing the platform, then diving into the water?

  • A: Climbing: Potential to Kinetic; Diving: Kinetic to Potential.
  • B: Climbing: Kinetic (muscle) to Potential; Diving: Potential to Kinetic.
  • C: Climbing: Chemical to Kinetic; Diving: Kinetic to Heat.
  • D: Climbing: Heat to Potential; Diving: Potential to Chemical.

Explanation

The text states that 'Climbing up converts the kinetic energy of muscle movement to potential energy' and 'The man diving is converting his potential energy to kinetic energy'.