Mystery Science - Energy & Energy Transfer

Front

Which of the following statements is true about roller coasters?

• The more hills a roller coaster has, the faster it will go.
• The taller the first hill of a roller coaster, the faster the speed of the roller coaster.
• The more riders on a roller coaster, the faster it will go.
• Roller coasters go too fast.

Back

The taller the first hill of a roller coaster, the faster the speed of the roller coaster.

Front

If you are going sledding, where would be the best place to start?

Back

At the top of the hill.

Front

What will happen if one marble hits a second marble?

Back

The first marble will transfer some of its energy to the second marble and the second marble will start to move.

Front

Most cars get their energy from what?

Back

gasoline

Front

Where would a ball rolling down a ramp get its energy from?

Back

height

Front

What would happen if the second hill of a roller coaster was taller than the first hill?

Back

The roller coaster could not make it over the second hill.

Front

Michael Phelps gets his energy from what?

Back

Food

Front

What are some ways, other than gasoline, that you can supply energy to make a vehicle move?

Back

chocolate

Front

A flashlight would get energy from...

Back

battery

Front

If you were shooting a rubber band and you wanted it to fly across the room, what should you do?

Back

Pull it back a long way.