Roller Coaster Science

What is potential energy?

• Energy that is really bright

• Energy that is really hot

• Energy that is moving fast

• Stored Energy that is affected by its position or height.

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What is kinetic energy?

• Light energy

• Movement energy

• Stored energy

• Heat energy

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When a roller coaster slows down, some energy is converted into

• kinetic energy

• light energy

• heat and sound energy

• electrical energy

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Where does the roller coaster have the most potential energy?

• At the top of the highest hill

• At the bottom of the highest hill

• At the top of the smallest hill

• At the bottom of the loop

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What causes the roller coaster to eventually slow down?

• Speed

• Mass

• Friction

• Energy

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