How Roller Coasters Use Energy

What type of energy is stored as a roller coaster train climbs to the top of a hill?

• Thermal energy

• Mechanical energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

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What happens to the potential energy as the roller coaster train descends the first drop?

• It is lost as sound

• It increases further

• It converts to kinetic energy

• It remains constant

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Which force is primarily responsible for slowing down the roller coaster due to air resistance?

• Frictional force

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

• Wind resistance

What is the primary source of energy for King Naka's launch?

• Kinetic energy from speed

• Potential energy from height

• Mechanical energy from the motor

• Energy from the riders

How does adding mass to a roller coaster train affect its speed and energy?

• Decreases speed but increases energy

• Increases speed but decreases energy

• Decreases both speed and energy

• Increases both speed and energy

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