The water at the bottom of a waterfall is slightly warmer than that at the top because part of the
A
potential energy raises the water temperature
B
water absorbs latent heat from the atmosphere
C
kinetic energy is changed intyo internal energy
D
dropping mass of water increases the heat capacity
E
A and C above
Verified Correct Answer: E.
Physical Principles & Numerical Solution
The water at the bottom of a waterfall is warmer than at the top because the conversion of potential energy to kinetic energy during the fall increases the water's internal energy and temperature.
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