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How are potential energy and kinetic energy transferred on the first hill of a roller coaster?
At the top of the first hill, PE is at its maximum, whereas KE is zero. When the train starts to fall down the first hill, PE decreases and KE increases. At the bottom of the hill, KE is at its maximum, and PE is zero.
Where is the point on the parabola for the maximum area?
at the top
A 250-kilogram car is initially at rest at point A on a roller coaster track The car carries a 75-kilogram passenger and is 20 meters above the ground at point A Neglect friction?
⌂PE = mg⌂h ⌂PE = (250 kg + 75 kg)(9.81m/s^2)(20m) ⌂PE = 63765 or 6.4 x 10^4 J
Point in planet's orbit where the planet reaches its maximum distance from the Sun?
The point in a planet's orbit where it reaches its maximum distance from the Sun is called the Aphelion.
What is the point where earthquake movement occurs first?
The epicenter.
Which describes the relationship between potential and kinetic energy when a pole vaulter's pole has reached its maximum bend point?
When a pole vaulter's pole reaches its maximum bend point all the energy if the system is being stored as potential energy in the pole. Etotal = PE + KE. At this point KE is 0 so PE=Etotal. However, as the pole straightens out again, the stored PE is released as KE.
how is mechanical energy is related to roller coasters?
Imagine you have a roller coaster which starts moving from point A down to point B, which is at ground level (where height, h, is equal to zero). It then moves up to point C, which is at about half the height of point A, then down to point D, which is slightly above ground level. Then it moves up again to point E, which is at a greater height than point A, and in doing so passes point F, which is at the same height as point A (drawing this out will help or look at the related link below for a diagram). TE=total energy PE=potential energy KE=kinetic energy Assuming friction and air resistance are negligible and that the roller coaster starts from rest, then the TE of the roller coaster is equal to its PE at point A. TE=PE at A As the roller coaster moves from A to B, its PE changes into KE. Since h=0 at B, then all the PE of the roller coaster at A is turned into KE at B. The change in PE=the change in KE from A to B. Here it is useful to note that at A, KE is a minimum (0) and PE is a maximum; at B, KE is a maximum and PE is a minimum (0). Thus, the KE at B is also equal to the TE. TE=KE at B Also note that TE remains constant, being the sum of the PE and KE possessed by the roller coaster. PE at A=KE at B At A, TE=PE+0 At B, TE=KE+0 Hence, TE is constant. As the roller coaster moves from B to C, its KE changes into PE as its height above the ground increases. However, when it reaches C, it does not possess only PE, but a combination of PE and KE. TE at C=PE at C + KE at C The reason why PE is not a maximum at C is because C is lower in height than A. We know that PE at A is the TE of the roller coaster for the entire course. Since PE is dependent on height, in order for the roller coaster to reach maximum PE, it must be at a height equal to the starting height. C is at roughly half the height of A, hence the roller coaster will possess only about half the PE it had compared to when it was at A. The rest of the energy is KE since TE=KE+PE. D is not at the same level as B, but is slightly higher. Hence, the roller coaster will not move as fast at D than it did at B. This is because it has less KE at D, due to the fact that it still possesses some PE (since h is not equal to 0 at D). Since TE=KE+PE and PE is not equal to 0, then KE will not be maximum and thus the roller coaster will move less quickly at D than it did at B. Using the same principle, the roller coaster will not be able to reach E. This is because it reaches maximum PE when it is at F, since F is at the same height as A. We know that at A, PE=TE. Hence, at F, PE=TE. Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, hence the energy of the roller coaster cannot exceed the TE it had at the start. Therefore, it will not reach E, but it will be at rest momentarily at F before moving down again and back to A (remember friction and air resistance are negligible), and continue moving back and forth between A and F. However, the roller coaster will be able to reach E if it is given KE in addition to the PE at A. In other words, if the roller coaster is already moving at a sufficient speed as it passes A, then it will be able to reach E. This is because the TE at A will now be equal to the sum of KE and PE at A, and KE is not equal to zero as it was in the previous example. The additional KE that would need to be supplied in order for the roller coaster to reach E would be equal to the difference in the PE at E and the PE at A (or F). PE at E - PE at A = KE at A which is the same thing as TE - PE at A = KE at A; or TE=PE at A + KE at A That's pretty much all of it.
How are potential energy and kinetic energy transferred on the first hill of a roller coaster?
At the top of the first hill, PE is at its maximum, whereas KE is zero. When the train starts to fall down the first hill, PE decreases and KE increases. At the bottom of the hill, KE is at its maximum, and PE is zero.
With out air pressure at what point or points in its path does a projectile have its minimum speed and its maximum?
Without air friction, the horizontal component of the velocity will be constant. The vertical component of the velocity will be a maximum at the lowest point in its motion and at a minimum at the highest point in its motion. Therefore the minimum is at the highest point in its motion- Potential energy max Kinetic Energy min and the maximum is at its lowest point in the motion- KE is max PE min
What is the extreme point called on a parabola?
The vertex, or maximum, or minimum.
As a curve approaches a maximum point the slope will do what?
The slope of the tangent line at the maximum point of the curve is zero. So we say that as a curve point approaches to the maximum point, the slope of the tangent line at that point approaches to zero.
If a parable has a maximum point what shape does it have?
If you mean a parabola with a maximum point then it will look like an umbrella.
Why does PE matter?
you need to have excersize at SOME POINT during the day!!!
What is the maximum freezing point obtainable?
the maximum freezing point of water is -18 degree Celsius, though others may consider that the maximum freezing point is 0 degree Celsius, the 2 answer are being considered correctly, however the maximum boiling point of water is really 100 degree Celsius and that is the only answer in a boiling point
Where does a pendulum have the least amount of kinetic energy?
In a pendulum, the kinetic energy is least when it is farthest up in its swing. At this point or maximum height, it has the maximum potential energy. Because at this point the pendulum also becomes motionless for a short duration, the kinetic energy is zero because the speed is zero.
How can use a box-and-whisker plot to find the range of a data set?
The leftmost point is the minimum value.The rightmost point is the maximum value.The difference between them is the range.The leftmost point is the minimum value.The rightmost point is the maximum value.The difference between them is the range.The leftmost point is the minimum value.The rightmost point is the maximum value.The difference between them is the range.The leftmost point is the minimum value.The rightmost point is the maximum value.The difference between them is the range.
Where is the maximum kinetic energy on the inclined plane?
At the point where the velocity is the maximum
