Roller Coaster Physics

Front

Energy due to motion is ____________ energy.

Back

Kinetic

Front

The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has.

Back

more

Front

What is stored energy?

Back

Potential

Front

Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.

Back

opposite

Front

Which of the following is an example of friction that is helpful? Options: Brakes used on a bike, Tires from a car on the road, Tread on the bottom of your shoes, All are examples that are helpful

Back

All are examples that are helpful

Front

A ______ is a push or a pull acting upon an object

Back

force

Front

This is a force that moves a roller coaster car down the tracks.

Back

gravity

Front

Where is potential energy the GREATEST on a roller coaster?

Back

At the top of the first hill

Front

Where is kinetic energy the LEAST on a roller coaster?

Back

At the top of the first hill

Front

Where is potential energy the LEAST on a roller coaster?

Back

At the bottom of the first hill