Week 17 - Energy and Rollercoasters

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An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion.

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Newton's 1st Law of Motion

Front

Tina’s calculations of the tarantula found that the spider was able to cover 36 centimeters in 4 seconds, what was the average speed of the spider?

Back

9 cm/s

Front

Rubber bands, sling shots, springs, and a bow pulled back...are what type potential energy?

Back

Elastic Potential Energy

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This is an example of.....

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Inertia

Front

What is the percentage of Potential Energy at point D?

Back

25%

Front

What is the percentage of Potential Energy at this point of the roller coaster ride?

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25%

Front

What is the percentage of Kinetic Energy at point B?

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50%

Front

What is the formula to calculate speed?

Back

Distance ÷ Time

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Where would you find the MAX amount Gravitational Potential Energy on a rollercoaster? Options: Bottom of 1st hill, Top of loop, Bottom of 2nd hill, Top of the tallest hill

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Top of the tallest hill

Front

What is the percentage of Potential Energy at point A?

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100%