10 Spec Sci - Rollercoaster Energy Physics

Skateboarding down a street is an example of what type of energy? 

• Potential Energy 
• Kinetic Energy 

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What is the percentage of Potential Energy at point D? 

• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%

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Potential Energy due to an object's position or height

• Gravitational 
• Magnetic 
• Electrical 
• Chemical 

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What is the percentage of Potential Energy at this point of the roller coaster ride? 

• 0%
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%

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What is the percentage of Kinetic Energy at point B? 

• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%

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What is the percentage of Kinetic Energy at this point of the roller coaster ride? 

• 0%
• 25%
• 50%
• 75%

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Where would you find the MAX amount Gravitational Potential Energy on a rollercoaster? 

• Bottom of 1st hill
• Top of loop 
• Bottom of 2nd hill
• Top of the tallest hill 

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What is the percentage of Potential Energy at point A? 

• 25%
• 50%
• 75%
• 100%

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A kilojoule is 1000 Joules

• True

• False

• No, it's a kilogram of Joules

• No, it's James Joules' fault

A rollercoaster will always have the same total energy throughout the ride if no energy is lost.

• True

• False

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