Question

This image of a roller coaster is designed to show important information about potential and kinetic energy. One of these pieces of information is incorrect. Which information is wrong, and why?

Answer 1

The incorrect information in this image is the labels for potential energy and kinetic energy. The labels are switched; the roller coaster should be at its highest point with the potential energy being labeled, and at its lowest point with the kinetic energy being labeled. Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or height above the ground, while kinetic energy is the energy of motion.