Question

Use the image to answer the question. This image of a roller coaster is designed to show important information about potential and kinetic energy. One of these labeled pieces of information is incorrect. Which information is wrong, and why? (1 point) Responses The spot with the “maximum kinetic energy” should be on the lowest point of the roller coaster, at the far left side on the bottom. The spot with the “maximum kinetic energy” should be on the lowest point of the roller coaster, at the far left side on the bottom. The spot marked “maximum gravitational potential energy” should be on the lowest point of the roller coaster, at the far left side on the bottom. The spot marked “maximum gravitational potential energy” should be on the lowest point of the roller coaster, at the far left side on the bottom. The roller coaster would only have potential energy at the point labeled “gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.” The roller coaster would only have potential energy at the point labeled “gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.” The roller coaster would only have kinetic energy at the point labeled “gravitational potential energy and kinetic energy.”

Answer 1

The incorrect piece of information is that "The spot marked 'maximum gravitational potential energy' should be on the lowest point of the roller coaster, at the far left side on the bottom."

This statement is wrong because gravitational potential energy is highest at the highest points of the roller coaster due to the height above the ground. At the lowest point, the gravitational potential energy is at its minimum, and kinetic energy is at its maximum. Thus, the maximum gravitational potential energy would be at the highest point of the roller coaster, not at the lowest point.