Roller Coaster Energy

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

• A

• B

• C

• D

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At which position is potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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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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This graph MOST LIKELY describes the potential energy and kinetic energy of a roller coaster going

• up a hill.

• down a hill.

• up a hill and then rolling back down the other side.

• down a hill and then rolling back up the other side.

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At which point on the roller coaster ride does a car have the least kinetic energy.

• W

• Y

• X

• Z

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Where does the rollercoaster have the most Kinetic energy?

• w

• x

• y

• z

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Roller coasters use potential and kinetic energy to move carts around the track. Which selection below organizes the points of potential energy from GREATEST to LEAST?

• C, D, H, K, N

• B, D, H, J, L

• A, D, H, K, M

• A, E, G, I, M

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Drag the labels to correct spot on the roller coaster.

a

b

greatest PE

greatest KE

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Which letter shows where kinetic energy is stored or at its maximum point?

• Y

• W

• X

• Z

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