Which statement describes the kinetic energy and total mechanical energy of a block as it is pulled at

constant speed up an incline?

(1) Kinetic energy decreases and total mechanical energy increases.

(2) Kinetic energy decreases and total mechanical energy remains the same.

(3) Kinetic energy remains the same and total mechanical energy increases.

(4) Kinetic energy remains the same and total mechanical energy remains the same.

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Mcgrath

23 May, 10:54

Which statement describes the kinetic energy and total mechanical energy of a block as it is pulled at

constant speed up an incline?

(1) Kinetic energy decreases and total mechanical energy increases.

(2) Kinetic energy decreases and total mechanical energy remains the same.

(3) Kinetic energy remains the same and total mechanical energy increases.

(4) Kinetic energy remains the same and total mechanical energy remains the same.

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Kristina Keith · Answer 1

"(3) Kinetic energy remains the same and total mechanical energy increases" is the best option from the list regarding the kinetic energy and total mechanical energy of a block as it is pulled at constant speed up an incline.