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

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As a student slides down a water slide, potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases, but the total mechanical energy remains constant (assuming no energy loss due to friction or air resistance).

Which of the Following Is True as a Student Slides