When a coaster ascends a tall hill, it builds up this kind of energy:
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- In a roller coaster some potential energy is transformed into ______ instead of kinetic energy.
- Where would we see the greatest amount of kinetic energy on a roller coaster?
- What is it that goes up and goes down but does not move?
- This energy of position keeps our attractions, like Space Mountain, moving and fun!
- What will cause the coaster to maintain a forward velocity even when moving uphill?
- High rise buildings use electric lifts. In electric lifts, electrical energy is converted into ___________ ...
- What phenomenon is responsible for a coaster traveling downhill?
- T/F: Roller coasters require an engine to make them move.