A roller coaster is a perfect example of potential and kinetic energy constantly changing in order to do work,
to thember the definition of potential energy is energy that is being stored. Potential energy can be stored due
the matter's position or due to its chemical composition. Kinetic energy is the energy of motion. Energy can
change from potential energy to kinetic energy.
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1. Which point has the greatest potential energy?
2. Which point has the greatest kinetic energy?
3. From point Y to point Z kinetic energy is being converted to potential energy. True or False?
=. From which two points is potential energy decreasing and kinetic energy Increasing?
Why is the first hill always the tallest on a roller coaster?
Where does the roller coaster lose some of its energy to?