Question

A model roller coaster rolls from point X to point Y. Describe the energy transformation. (1 point) Responses Potential energy transfers to kinetic energy, then some kinetic energy transfers to potential energy. Potential energy transfers to kinetic energy, then some kinetic energy transfers to potential energy. Kinetic energy transfers to potential energy, then some potential energy transfers to kinetic energy. Kinetic energy transfers to potential energy, then some potential energy transfers to kinetic energy. Thermal energy transfers to potential energy, then some potential energy transfers to thermal energy. Thermal energy transfers to potential energy, then some potential energy transfers to thermal energy. Kinetic energy transfers to potential energy, then some potential transfers to thermal energy.

Answer 1

The correct description of the energy transformation as the model roller coaster rolls from point X to point Y is: Potential energy transfers to kinetic energy, then some kinetic energy transfers to potential energy.

This describes the process correctly as the roller coaster starts at a height (point X) with high potential energy, which converts to kinetic energy as it moves downwards. As it rises again to point Y or any subsequent height, some of that kinetic energy is converted back into potential energy.