Energy Transformations

Front

What are the two main types of energy involved in a roller coaster?

Back

Kinetic energy and Potential energy.

Front

What factor is increased to raise the potential energy of an object?

Back

Height.

Front

What is a common example of kinetic energy in motion?

Back

A wagon rolling down a hill.

Front

At which points do two objects have the same potential energy?

Back

Points S and X.

Front

Which position on a roller coaster typically has the highest potential energy?

Back

Position 1.

Front

Define kinetic energy.

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.

Front

Define potential energy.

Back

Potential energy is the stored energy of an object due to its position or state.

Front

How does height affect potential energy?

Back

Potential energy increases with height.

Front

What happens to kinetic energy as an object slows down?

Back

Kinetic energy decreases as the object's speed decreases.

Front

What is the relationship between kinetic and potential energy in a roller coaster?

Back

As potential energy decreases, kinetic energy increases and vice versa.