- Potential energy is highest at the highest point of the roller coaster track (typically point A or C, depending on the specific diagram's labeling).
- Potential energy is lowest at the lowest point of the roller coaster track (typically point C or B, depending on the specific diagram's labeling).
- Kinetic energy is highest at the lowest point of the roller coaster track where speed is greatest (typically point C or B, depending on the specific diagram's labeling).
- Kinetic energy is lowest at the highest point of the roller coaster track where speed is minimal (typically point A or C, depending on the specific diagram's labeling).
- Potential energy becomes less as the roller coaster descends from a high point to a low point.
- Potential energy becomes more as the roller coaster ascends from a low point to a high point.
- Kinetic energy becomes less as the roller coaster ascends and slows down.
- Kinetic energy becomes more as the roller coaster descends and speeds up.
- The location with more potential energy than B is typically a higher point on the track (e.g., A or D, depending on the specific diagram's labeling).
- The location with more kinetic energy than E is typically a lower point on the track where speed is greater (e.g., C or B, depending on the specific diagram's labeling).
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of kinetic potential energy worksheet.
