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

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Energy due to an object's motion is called

• Potential Energy

• Kinetic Energy

• Gravity

• Gravitational Potential Energy

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Energy that is stored.

• Kinetic Energy

• Motion

• Force

• Potential Energy

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At which position is kinetic energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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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.

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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.

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How fast is the world's fastest roller coaster?

• 129 mph

• 179 mph

• 149 mph

• 99 mph

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

• Acceleration
• force
• friction
• energy

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

• push

• magic

• gravity

• slide

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Speed =

• distance / time
• time / distance
• distance * time

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