Question

Which of the following examples describes an increase in potential energy?

a. a bicycle going down a hill


b. a basketball falling through a net


c. a rollercoaster moving down the track


d. a paint can being carried up a ladder

Answer 1

The answer is D.

Potential energy depends on height, with potential energy being higher, the higher the height is. The paint can goes up the ladder increasing its height and potential energy.