Explore Energy Transformations in Roller Coasters

Front

What type of energy does a roller coaster have at the top of a hill?

Back

Potential energy

Front

As a roller coaster descends a hill, what type of energy increases?

Back

Kinetic energy

Front

The principle that states energy cannot be created or destroyed is called:

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Energy conservation

Front

Which of the following best describes potential energy?

Back

Stored energy based on position

Front

When a roller coaster slows down while climbing a hill, what energy transformation occurs?

Back

Kinetic to potential

Front

What allows a roller coaster to navigate twists, turns, and loops?

Back

Continuous conversion between potential and kinetic energy

Front

When will a roller coaster starting at 50 meters have the most kinetic energy?

Back

At the bottom of the first hill

Front

Which factor does NOT affect the amount of potential energy a roller coaster has?

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The coaster's speed

Front

What happens to the total energy of a roller coaster system as it moves?

Back

It remains constant

Front

The energy of motion is also known as:

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Kinetic energy