Energy in a Roller Coaster

At which position does the cart have the MOST potential energy?

• A

• B

• C

• D

At which position is kinetic energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

Which of the following BEST describes the change in energy that occurs as a roller coaster travels from position X to position Y?

• Kinetic energy increases while potential energy decreases.

• Kinetic energy decreases while potential energy increases.

• Kinetic energy increases and potential energy increases.

• There is no change in energy.

Which of the following BEST describes the change in energy that occurs as a roller coaster travels from position Y to position Z?

• Kinetic energy increases while potential energy decreases.

• Kinetic energy decreases while potential energy increases.

• Kinetic energy increases and potential energy increases.

• There is no change in energy.

What Energy would the coaster have at point B?

• KE

• PE

• Both

Points A and D will have the same Potential Energy.

• True

• False