Roller Coaster Quiz

What is the primary force that pulls a roller coaster down a hill?

• Friction

• Gravity

• Magnetism

• Wind

What type of energy is at its maximum when a roller coaster is at the top of a hill?

• Kinetic energy

• Potential energy

• Thermal energy

• Electrical energy

What is the purpose of the initial lift hill on a roller coaster?

• To increase speed.

• To provide the initial potential energy.

• To create friction.

• To cool down the cars.

What are some of the materials that roller coaster tracks are made of?

• wood and steel

• Plastic and rubber

• cardboard and glue

• cotton and wool

What is kinetic energy?

• Stored energy.

• light energy.

• heat energy.

• Energy of motion.

Engineers use what kind of concepts when designing roller coasters?

• Artistic concepts.

• Engineering concepts.

• Culinary concepts.

• Musical concepts.

What is the purpose of the roller coaster loop?

• to slow the coaster down.

• To increase the thrill of the ride.

• to hold the coaster in one place.

• to act as a brake.

What is friction?

• A force that opposes motion.

• A force that speeds things up.

• a force that causes heat.

• a force that causes attraction.

Roller coaster design involves the manipulation of what two types of energy?

• Light and sound.

• Potential and kinetic.

• chemical and nuclear.

• electrical and magnetic.

What is the importance of engineers when building roller coasters?

• Engineers ensure the safety and structural integrity of roller coasters.

• Engineers design the ticketing system for roller coasters.

• Engineers operate the roller coasters during park hours.

• Engineers are responsible for marketing the roller coasters.