Which of the following is true as a student slides down a waterslide?
A)Their kinetic energy decreases.
B)Their potential energy increases.
C)Their total energy increases.
D)none of the above

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As a student slides down a waterslide, their potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, keeping the total energy constant (assuming no external work is done and ignoring friction). Thus, options A, B, and C are incorrect, making D the correct choice.

Which of the Following Is True as a Student Slides