Answer:
C. 500 J
Explanation:
Given;
potential energy of the kids at the top of the trampoline, P.E = 1,000 J
⇒At the top of the trampoline, the kids have only potential energy.
⇒On half way down, the kids have both kinetic energy and potential energy.
⇒At the bottom of the trampoline, the kids have only kinetic energy.
Based on the statements above, the kinetic energy of the kids half way down is calculate as;
P.E + K.E = 1000 J
Base on law of conservation of energy, P.E = K.E
2 K.E = 1000 J
K.E = ¹/₂ x 1000 J
K.E = 500 J.
