Question

On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?

Question 3 options:

1)At the top of a big hill


2)At the bottom of a big hill


3)When going around a corner


4)When going upside down

Answer 1

The maximum potential energy on a roller coaster is found at:

**1) At the top of a big hill**

At this point, the roller coaster has the greatest height above the ground, which corresponds to the maximum gravitational potential energy. As the coaster descends, this potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, resulting in greater speed at lower elevations.