Question

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What forms of energy are involved when snow on a mountain breaks loose, resulting in an avalanche?
During an avalanche, the
energy of the snow on the mountain is converted into
energy as the snow cascades down.

Answer 1

Gravitational potential energy is converted into kinetic energy

Step-by-step explanation:

During an avalanche, the gravitational potential

energy of the snow on the mountain is converted into

kinetic energy as the snow cascades down.

The potential energy stored by the snow collected high in the mountain under the gravitational field created by our Earth, breaks loose and as it comes down acquiring velocity, it is converted into kinetic energy due to its accelerated motion