The water at the bottom of a waterfall is slightly warmer than that at the...

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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

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Correct Answer: Option E

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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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