Thus , the pole serves as a tool for converting the athlete 's horizontal kinetic energy into vertical kinetic energy .
Finally , this potential energy is turned back into kinetic energy as the athlete hurls towards the ground ( KE . )
The pole serves as a tool for converting the athlete 's horizontal kinetic energy into vertical kinetic energy .
Finally , this potential energy is turned back into kinetic energy as the athlete hurls towards the ground ( KE . )