Energy Graphs

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

Which statement is true according to the bar graph?

• 1. The roller coaster creates kinetic energy.

• 1. The roller coaster destroys potential energy.

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

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

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The graphs below show the potential and kinetic energy at different points along the rollercoaster. Which graph would be the correct graph for point A?

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Which graph represents the relationship between mass and kinetic energy?

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Which pair of graphs correct represents the relationship between kinetic energy, mass and velocity?

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Which graph shows how the kinetic energy (KE) and potential energy (PE) of the baseball changes as it moves?

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At which point on the roller coaster does the cart experience the LEAST KINETIC energy?

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• B

• C

• D

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Where does the basketball have the greatest potential energy and the least kinetic energy?

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• B

• C

• D

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Select the graph that best represents the energy of the skier in the MIDDLE of the slope.

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