A student observes a roller coaster at locations A, B, C, and D on the track.

Question

Which statement is true according to the bar graph?

(1 point)
Responses

The roller coaster creates potential energy, but kinetic energy does not change.
The roller coaster creates potential energy, but kinetic energy does not change.

The roller coaster destroys potential energy.
The roller coaster destroys potential energy.

The roller coaster creates kinetic energy.
The roller coaster creates kinetic energy.

Both potential and kinetic energy change, but total energy does not change.
Both potential and kinetic energy change, but total energy does not change.
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Answer 1

Based on the typical behavior of a roller coaster and the principles of conservation of energy, the most accurate statement among the options provided would be:

Both potential and kinetic energy change, but total energy does not change.

This statement aligns with the understanding that as a roller coaster moves along the track, potential energy (due to its height) and kinetic energy (due to its speed) transform into one another, but the total mechanical energy remains constant, assuming negligible losses due to friction or air resistance.