Why does the cyclist have less kinetic energy at position a than at position b?

options are

a. their is less friction between the tire and the road at position a than at position b.

b. their 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 position b.

d. the cyclist has greater speed at position a than position b.

An object thrown vertically upward from the surface of a celestial body at a velocity of 36 m/s reaches a height of sequalsminus0.9tsquaredplus36t meters in t seconds. a. determine the velocity v of the object after t seconds. b. when does the object reach its highest point? c. what is the height of the object at the highest point? d. when does the object strike the ground? e. with what velocity does the object strike the ground? f. on what intervals is the speed increasing?

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Identify the theory that can be used to explain each phenomenon. answers diffraction: wave theory interference: wave theory reflection: both particle and wave theories refraction: both particle and wave theories