Question #1

At which point on the roller coaster graph is potential energy the highest?

(1 point)
Responses

At the top of the tallest hill
At the top of the tallest hill

At the bottom of the hill
At the bottom of the hill

In the middle of the descent
In the middle of the descent

At the middle of the ride
At the middle of the ride
Question 2
Question #2:

Which of the following increases as the roller coaster speeds up?

(1 point)
Responses

Potential Energy
Potential Energy

Kinetic Energy
Kinetic Energy

Height
Height

Friction
Friction
Question 3
Question #3:

What happens to the roller coaster’s potential energy as it climbs up the smaller hill?

(1 point)
Responses

It increases
It increases

It decreases
It decreases

It stays the same
It stays the same

It turns into heat
It turns into heat
Question 4
Question #4:

At the bottom of the hill, the roller coaster’s kinetic energy is:

(1 point)
Responses

Equal to its potential energy
Equal to its potential energy

At its maximum
At its maximum

At its minimum
At its minimum

Zero
Zero
Question 5
Question #5:

Which factor does NOT affect the roller coaster’s potential energy?

(1 point)
Responses

Its height
Its height

Its mass
Its mass

Its speed
Its speed

Gravity

1 answer

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question #1: At which point on the roller coaster graph is potential energy the highest?
Response: At the top of the tallest hill


Question #2: Which of the following increases as the roller coaster speeds up?
Response: Kinetic Energy


Question #3: What happens to the roller coaster’s potential energy as it climbs up the smaller hill?
Response: It increases


Question #4: At the bottom of the hill, the roller coaster’s kinetic energy is:
Response: At its maximum


Question #5: Which factor does NOT affect the roller coaster’s potential energy?
Response: Its speed


Feel free to ask if you have more questions or need further clarification!