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As it starts to climb the lift hill, the electrical energy builds potential energy. On its way down the first drop, the cars gain kinetic energy (energy of motion) and lose potential energy (stored energy). When it goes up the next hill, the potential energy increases and kinetic decreases, evident in the cars slowing down. Potential is greatest at the top of the highest hill. Along the way, more energy is lost in friction and sound energy.
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When does a roller coaster increase kinetic energy?
The roller coaster increases kinetic energy when its velocity is increasing.
Where is potential energy the highest on a roller coaster?
When the roller coaster is at its highest position and is not moving then its potential energy is highest
What kind of energy keeps the roller coaster down the hill?
Kinetic energy
What kind of energy happens when a roller coaster reaches the very top of the track just brfore it starts back down?
At that point the roller coaster car has maximum potential energy and zero kinetic energy.
Would a corkscrew on a roller coaster be potential energy or kinetic?
both!
On a Roller Coaster where is the potential energy?
When the roller coaster is at its highest position and is not moving then its potential energy is highest
Where is potential energy on a roller coaster?
When the roller coaster is at its highest position and is not moving then its potential energy is highest
When does a roller coaster increase kinetic energy?
The roller coaster increases kinetic energy when its velocity is increasing.
Where is the kinetic energy the highest on a roller coaster?
The cars of a roller coaster reach their maximum kinetic energy when at the bottom of their path.
Is a roller coaster the only example of a closed energy system?
No, the roller coaster is not the only example of a closed energy system.
How does energy usage of a model roller coaster compare to energy usage of a real roller coaster?
The model uses less energy than the real one does.
Where is potential energy the highest on a roller coaster?
When the roller coaster is at its highest position and is not moving then its potential energy is highest
How much mechanical energy is at the top of a roller coaster?
It depends on the roller coaster's height,speed,and location. :p
What energy is in a roller coaster?
Potential energy is used when going up hill on a roller coaster. When it starts gong down the potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.
What does potential energy do with a roller coaster?
When the roller coaster - or any object, for that matter - is at its highest point, it has more potential energy than when it is at a lower point.
Why does a roller coaster with more people in it will travel much faster than an empty car?
A roller-coaster would go faster with more people in it because with moer people the better the ride alsothe people that are ridding will give the roller-coaster potential energy. A roller-coaster would go slower with an empty car will give the roller-coaster kinetic energy than with peolpe in it.
What are energy conversions on a roller coaster?
electrical energy to sound, mechanical energy
