WONDER #1477: Why Do Belly Flops Hurt?

Question 1 of 3

When you land flat on your face and stomach when diving into water, it’s called a what?

1. swan dive
2. cannonball
3. belly flop
4. high dive

Question 2 of 3

Energy of motion is called what?

1. potential energy
2. kinetic energy
3. solar energy
4. wind energy

Question 3 of 3

Which of the following is NOT an example of what kinetic energy might be converted into during a belly flop?

1. slapping sound
2. heat on your skin
3. waves and splashing water
4. nuclear fission

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