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As a rock rolls down a hill, which types of energy are changing?

Answer

The potential energy decreases and the kinetic energy increases.

  • Q:What types of energy does a rolling rock have? A: A rolling rock has kinetic and potential energy.
  • Q:What happens to the potential and kinetic energy as the rock rolls down the hill? A:As the rock rolls down a hill, its potential energy decreases and its kinetic energy increases.