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OpenStudy (anonymous):

why does the cyclist have less kinectic energy at position A than at Position B? A.there is less friction between the tire and the road at position A than at position B. B.there is more friction between the tire and the road at position A than at position B. C.the cyclist has less speed at position A than at position B. D.the cyclist has greater speed at position A than at position B.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

@zubhanwc3

OpenStudy (zubhanwc3):

its c o.o

OpenStudy (zubhanwc3):

a would have less kinetic energy if it has slower speed.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh yeah i looked at it a c being D he is right it is C

OpenStudy (mathstudent55):

Kinetic energy is related to speed. The higher the speed, the more kinetic energy. As the cyclist goes downhill, he gains speed, so he gains kinetic energy.

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