2. The motion of roller coasters depends upon the conversion of potential

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Gnesinka [82]3 years ago

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Answer:

58,800 Joules

Explanation:

I used the formula for Potential energy which is PE = mgh

200 kg x 9.8 m/s^2 x 30 m = 58,800 J

At the very tops of the rollercoaster is maximum PE which is 58,800 J and 0 J of KE, but at the very bottom is maximum KE (kinetic energy) which is 58,800 Joules but 0 J of PE. This is because energy can not be destroyed ONLY converted

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