Roller Coaster Physics Quiz

What type of energy do roller coaster cars gain when they are pulled to the top of a hill?

• Kinetic energy
• Potential energy
• Mechanical energy
• Thermal energy

What happens to the potential energy of roller coaster cars as they go down a hill?

• It disappears
• It is converted into kinetic energy
• It becomes thermal energy
• It increases

Which force is primarily responsible for pulling roller coaster cars down the track?

• Friction
• Magnetism
• Gravity
• Inertia

What is the relationship between potential energy and kinetic energy during a roller coaster ride?

• They are the same
• One is always greater than the other
• They convert into each other
• They do not affect each other

What is the main purpose of the winch or chain system in a roller coaster?

• To slow down the cars
• To lift the cars to the top of the hill
• To create friction
• To change the direction of the cars

How does the height of the hill affect the potential energy of the roller coaster cars?

• Higher hills give less potential energy
• Height does not affect potential energy
• Higher hills give more potential energy
• All hills have the same potential energy

What type of energy is associated with the motion of the roller coaster cars?

• Potential energy
• Kinetic energy
• Chemical energy
• Nuclear energy