Paper Roller Coaster

At which position is kinetic energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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At which position is potential energy the greatest?

• W

• X

• Y

• Z

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Where is kinetic energy the GREATEST on a roller coaster?

• At the bottom of the first hill

• At the top of the first hill

• Halfway down the first hill

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What is the physics that keeps an object from falling out when a coaster goes through a loop?

• centripetal force

• inertia

• gravity

• velocity

What is the primary force that allows a paper roller coaster to function?

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Electricity

• Friction

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Which material property is most important for the structural integrity of a paper roller coaster?

• Flexibility

• Conductivity

• Transparency

• Density

When designing a paper roller coaster, what is the main reason for using curves and loops?

• To increase speed

• To reduce material usage

• To enhance stability

• To add aesthetic value

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What scientific principle explains why a marble speeds up as it rolls down a paper roller coaster?

• Conservation of Energy

• Newton's Third Law

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Archimedes' Principle

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In a paper roller coaster, where is potential energy the highest?

• At the top of the first hill

• At the bottom of the first hill

• In the middle of a loop

• At the end of the track

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What is the role of friction in a paper roller coaster?

• To slow down the marble

• To speed up the marble

• To keep the marble on track

• To increase potential energy