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Potential energy is what make the coasters go down and flip and go fast and does all that wacky stuff. The potential energy builds as you go up on a hill the first time. It's potential energy all the way until you drop. From there it's all just kinetic energy. Without all the potential energy the coaster wouldn't even go anywhere.
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What type of energy does roller coasters use?
kinetic
Roller coasters involve the balance of what?
The balance of the motion and the kinetic energy
2 types of energy roller coasters use?
Mechanical energy!!!
If two roller coasters have the same mass the one with the greater ceilotvy will have kinetic energy?
Velocity
If two roller coasters have the same mass the one with the greater what will have a greater Kinetic energy?
The one with the greater velocity will have the greater kinetic energy.
Roller coasters involve a balance of?
i dont know but im looking for the answer.
How do the roles of potential and kinetic energy differ between the newer catapultlaunched coasters and the older style of roller coasters?
In newer catapult-launched coasters, potential energy is primarily built up through the initial launch, converting it to kinetic energy as the train accelerates rapidly. In contrast, older roller coasters rely on gravitational potential energy gained from height, which is transformed into kinetic energy as the train descends. This difference in energy conversion results in distinct ride experiences, with catapult coasters offering quick bursts of speed, while traditional coasters typically have a more gradual build-up of energy throughout the ride.
What force brings roller coasters down hills?
Gravity and Kinetic Energy. Also Physics is at work here
What are three amusement park rides that use potential or kinetic energy?
Three amusement park rides that utilize potential and kinetic energy are roller coasters, free-fall towers, and Ferris wheels. Roller coasters convert potential energy, gained at the highest points, into kinetic energy as they speed down slopes. Free-fall towers harness potential energy when elevated, transforming it into kinetic energy as riders plummet downward. Ferris wheels use potential energy when at the top, allowing riders to experience a slow descent, converting some of that energy into kinetic energy as they rotate.
What kind of energy do roller coasters have and use?
potential energy
Why is it important for engineers to understand how roller coasters work?
roller coasters are important because without roller coasters kids would be melancholy and what would be the whole point of going to an amusement park if half of there place is empty.
When rolling downhill a rollar coasters potential energy is converted?
Yes. At the top of the hill, the potential energy is at a maximum. As the coaster is rolling down the hill, the potential energy (or energy due to the coaster's position or height), is converted into kinetic energy (as the roller coaster is rushing downhill). Hope this helps, physicsisland@hotmail.com
