Question

1. The conversion of ________ to kinetic energy is what drives the roller coaster.
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1 point
thermal
potential
chemical
kinetic

Answer 1

All of the _______ energy you need for the ride is present once the coaster _______ the first hill.
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1 point
length, mass
potential, descends
mass, distance
kinetic, descends

Answer 2

3. What do friction wheels control?
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1 point
lateral motion
energy dissipation
gravity
traction on the hill

Answer 3

4. Which type of roller coaster could achieve the higher speeds?
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1 point
wooden
steel
both can achieve the same results
aluminum

Answer 4

potential

Answer 5

potential, descends

Answer 6

lateral motion

Answer 7

steel