Roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
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The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
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The statement that provides the best evidence to support the central idea is:
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
This statement directly ties the design of roller coasters to the principles of physics (potential and kinetic energy) and illustrates how engineers use these concepts to create an exhilarating experience for riders.
