Question

A demonstration helps students understand a principle of roller coaster design. An image of this is shown below.%0D%0A%0D%0AWhich answer choice correctly describes the ball’s kinetic and potential energy? %0D%0A5 points%0D%0A%0D%0AA. The ball has more potential energy at position X than at position Z.%0D%0AB. The ball has more kinetic energy at position Y than at position W.%0D%0AC. The potential energy and kinetic energy of the ball are equal at position X.%0D%0AD. The potential energy and kinetic energy of the ball are greatest at position Z.%0D%0ASubmit%0D%0AClear form

Answer 1

Based on the image and the principle of roller coaster design, the correct answer choice is:

C. The potential energy and kinetic energy of the ball are equal at position X.