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What causes some of the potential energy of a moveing roller coaster to be converted to thermal energy?
Friction
What causes some of the potential energy of the moving roller coaster to be converted to thermal energy?
Friction
When does a roller coaster increase kinetic energy?
A roller coaster increases kinetic energy when it is going downhill, as gravity is pulling it down and accelerating it. The potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the roller coaster gains speed.
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
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
When rolling downhill a roller coaster's potential energy is converted into a kinetic energy b thermal energy c sound energy d all of the above?
d
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.
Where is potential energy the highest on a roller coaster?
The potential energy is highest at the top of the first hill or peak of the roller coaster because it is at its maximum height above the ground. As the roller coaster descends, potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the car gains speed.
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.
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 causes some of the potential energy of a moveing rollar coster to be converted to thermal energy?
Friction between the roller coaster and the track surfaces causes some of the potential energy to be converted to thermal energy. As the roller coaster moves along the track, friction generates heat due to the resistance between the surfaces, leading to a transfer of energy in the form of heat. This conversion ultimately results in a loss of energy from the system.
