Flashcard on Roller Coaster Energy
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is potential energy?
Back
Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height. It increases as the height of the object increases.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is kinetic energy?
Back
Kinetic energy is the energy of an object in motion. It depends on the mass and speed of the object.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does potential energy change when a roller coaster climbs?
Back
As a roller coaster climbs higher, its potential energy increases due to the increase in height.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does kinetic energy change when a roller coaster slows down?
Back
When a roller coaster slows down, its kinetic energy decreases and can transform into potential energy.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What role does friction play in roller coasters?
Back
Friction is a force that opposes motion, causing roller coasters to slow down.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is mechanical energy?
Back
Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does mass affect potential energy?
Back
More mass increases potential energy because potential energy is calculated as mass times height times gravity.
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