Questions on Energy Transitions

Q2. The diagram shows a cyclist at different positions as he cycles over a humpback bridge.

(a)

(i) Where does the cyclist have the most kinetic energy?

1 mark

(ii) Where does the cyclist have the most potential energy?

1 mark

(iii) Where does the cyclist have the least potential energy?

1 mark

(b) The cyclist used some energy to cycle over the bridge. Where was this energy transferred to by the time the cyclist reached position D?

1 mark

Maximum 4 marks