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A student is investigating the transfer of energy between potential and kinetic energy. The student observes a roller coaster at four locations on the track and creates a graph based on her observations.
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What conclusion can be made based on the graph?
a
Potential energy is increased, but kinetic energy stays the same.
b
Potential energy is destroyed during a roller coaster ride.
c
Kinetic energy is created during a roller coaster ride.
d
Kinetic and potential energy change, but total energy stays the same.
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What conclusion can be made based on the graph?
a
Potential energy is increased, but kinetic energy stays the same.
b
Potential energy is destroyed during a roller coaster ride.
c
Kinetic energy is created during a roller coaster ride.
d
Kinetic and potential energy change, but total energy stays the same.
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Based on the information provided, the best conclusion that can be made from the graph of the roller coaster's energy transfer is:
**d. Kinetic and potential energy change, but total energy stays the same.**
This conclusion reflects the principle of conservation of energy, where the total mechanical energy (potential energy + kinetic energy) remains constant, although the forms of energy can convert into one another during the ride.
**d. Kinetic and potential energy change, but total energy stays the same.**
This conclusion reflects the principle of conservation of energy, where the total mechanical energy (potential energy + kinetic energy) remains constant, although the forms of energy can convert into one another during the ride.
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