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Pushing a ball along the floor involves the input of kinetic energy as you apply force to the ball to make it move. The ball itself possesses potential energy based on its position relative to the ground, but the act of pushing it converts some of that potential energy into kinetic energy as it starts moving.

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When you move your hand or foot your body has converted potential energy into what type of energy?

Isn't the answer kinetic energy or something along the lines of that? I'm an eighth grader with a basic understanding of energy, and that's the first that comes to mind....


How does chemical energy work on a rollercoaster?

Chemical energy in a rollercoaster comes from the potential energy stored in the coaster's initial position which is converted to kinetic energy as the coaster moves downhill. This conversion is due to the force of gravity acting on the coaster. The kinetic energy propels the coaster along the track, and as the coaster climbs uphill, some of this kinetic energy is converted back to potential energy.


What is the energy transferred by the rollercoaster cart. physics?

The energy transferred by a rollercoaster cart is in the form of kinetic energy. As the cart moves along the track, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, increasing the speed of the cart. The amount of energy transferred depends on factors such as the height of the initial drop and the mass of the cart.


What are the main energy transfer sthat happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track from the start of the ride to the end?

At the top of the hill the roller coaster car has potential energy and no kinetic energy but as the car goes down the hill the kinetic energy increases and the potential energy decreases. This pattern continues at every top and every bottom of each hill. A roller coaster track is built with each hill getting a little smaller each time as the car looses energy over each hill due to air resistance and friction. As the car travels along the tracks some of the kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy because of the friction.


What are the main energy transfers that happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track fromthe start of the ride to the end?

At the start, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the cart descends. Kinetic energy is then converted back to potential energy as the cart ascends a hill. Friction between the cart and the track may also cause some energy to be converted to heat.

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Describe the energy transformations that occur when a person pushes a bike to the top of a hill and coasts down?

First it's chemical energy from eaten food that turns into heat, a little bit of kinetic energy and potential energy(pushing the bike uphill). Then it's potential energy turning into kinetic energy and a little bit of heat, along with some further chemical energy being used up.(coasting down)


What are 5 energy conversions in a roller coaster?

Potential energy to kinetic energy: at the top of a hill, the coaster has high potential energy which is converted to kinetic energy as it speeds down the hill. Kinetic energy to potential energy: as the coaster climbs up a hill, its kinetic energy decreases and is converted back to potential energy. Mechanical energy to thermal energy: friction between the coaster and the track converts mechanical energy into thermal energy, causing the coaster and track to heat up. Electrical energy to kinetic energy: in a launched coaster, electrical energy is converted to kinetic energy as the coaster accelerates along the track. Potential energy to sound energy: when the coaster goes over bumps or loops, potential energy is converted to sound energy as the coaster vibrates and creates noise.


When you move your hand or foot your body has converted potential energy into what type of energy?

Isn't the answer kinetic energy or something along the lines of that? I'm an eighth grader with a basic understanding of energy, and that's the first that comes to mind....


How does chemical energy work on a rollercoaster?

Chemical energy in a rollercoaster comes from the potential energy stored in the coaster's initial position which is converted to kinetic energy as the coaster moves downhill. This conversion is due to the force of gravity acting on the coaster. The kinetic energy propels the coaster along the track, and as the coaster climbs uphill, some of this kinetic energy is converted back to potential energy.


What is the energy transferred by the rollercoaster cart. physics?

The energy transferred by a rollercoaster cart is in the form of kinetic energy. As the cart moves along the track, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy, increasing the speed of the cart. The amount of energy transferred depends on factors such as the height of the initial drop and the mass of the cart.


What type of energy is involved when a river moves sediment and erodes its banks?

It's either chemical energy,gravitational energy,potential energy,or kinetic energy.The correct answer is kinetic energy.


Can an object have kinetic energy and potential energy at the same time?

a body cannot have both kinetic and potential energy at the same time because, a moving body can only possess kinetic energy at a time, but potential energy is one possessed by a body with respect to its possition.


Where on a roller coaster does energy transform?

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.


What are the main energy transfer sthat happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track from the start of the ride to the end?

At the top of the hill the roller coaster car has potential energy and no kinetic energy but as the car goes down the hill the kinetic energy increases and the potential energy decreases. This pattern continues at every top and every bottom of each hill. A roller coaster track is built with each hill getting a little smaller each time as the car looses energy over each hill due to air resistance and friction. As the car travels along the tracks some of the kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy because of the friction.


What happens to the kinetic energy of a skateboard that is coasting along a flat surface slows down and coming to a stop?

it change into potential energy beace it slows down


What is usually the highest point on a roller coaster?

The top of the first hill. This is where the coaster has its greatest amount of potential energy which is converted to kinetic energy as it moves along the track.


What are the main energy transfers that happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track fromthe start of the ride to the end?

At the start, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the cart descends. Kinetic energy is then converted back to potential energy as the cart ascends a hill. Friction between the cart and the track may also cause some energy to be converted to heat.