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Explain how the energy of a rubber ball is transformed as it rolls down a ramp.

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Answer:

Gravitational potential energy transforms to motion energy (rolling) and thermal energy (friction).

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At the very peak before actually going down the ramp is where it would have the most potential energy and the lowest kinetic energy. While going down the ramp it would have the highest kinetic and the lowest potential.
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