What are two ways engineers use their understanding of kinetic energy and potential energy to make their designs better/ safer?

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DanielleElmas [232]3 years ago

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Answer:

On a roller coaster, energy changes from potential to kinetic energy and back again many times over the course of a ride. Kinetic energy is energy that an object has as a result of its motion. Traditionally, the coaster cars are pulled up the first hill by a chain; as the cars climb, they gain potential energy.

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