Which statement best describes the energy changes that occur while a child is riding on a sled down a steep, snow-covered hill? a
Kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases.
b
Both potential energy and kinetic energy decrease.
c
Both potential energy and kinetic energy increase.
d
Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases.

Aperson gives a shopping cart an initial push along a horizontal floor to get it moving, and then lets go. the cart travels forward along the floor, gradually slowing as it moves. consider the horizontal force(s) on the cart while it is moving forward and slowing. which of the following statements is correct? (a) both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the forward force is larger. (b) only a forward force is acting which diminishes with time. (c) both a forward and a backward force are acting on the cart, but the backward force is larger. (d) only a backward force is acting, no forward force.