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which scenario shows an object gaining potential energy and losing kinetic energy rollercoaster
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In a roller coaster scenario, an object (the roller coaster car) gains potential energy and loses kinetic energy when it moves up a hill or incline. Here's how it works:
1. **Climbing a Hill**: As the roller coaster car ascends a hill, it slows down due to the force of gravity acting against it. During this time, the car's kinetic energy (the energy of motion) decreases as its speed decreases.
2. **Gaining Potential Energy**: At the same time, as the car rises to a higher elevation, it gains potential energy (the energy stored due to its position above the ground). The higher the car goes, the more potential energy it accumulates.
This scenario can be summarized as:
- **Ascent (climbing the hill)**: Decrease in kinetic energy (speed decreases).
- **Simultaneously**: Increase in potential energy (height increases).
The peak of the hill represents the point where potential energy is at its maximum, and kinetic energy is at its minimum before the descent begins.
1. **Climbing a Hill**: As the roller coaster car ascends a hill, it slows down due to the force of gravity acting against it. During this time, the car's kinetic energy (the energy of motion) decreases as its speed decreases.
2. **Gaining Potential Energy**: At the same time, as the car rises to a higher elevation, it gains potential energy (the energy stored due to its position above the ground). The higher the car goes, the more potential energy it accumulates.
This scenario can be summarized as:
- **Ascent (climbing the hill)**: Decrease in kinetic energy (speed decreases).
- **Simultaneously**: Increase in potential energy (height increases).
The peak of the hill represents the point where potential energy is at its maximum, and kinetic energy is at its minimum before the descent begins.