Physics Class 11

Work-energy principle

How does a roller coaster climb again without engines?

uniboardhub
Asked on 01/11/2025 185 views
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uniboardhub
4 months ago

At the top, the coaster has potential energy. As it drops, that converts to kinetic energy. The next climb uses leftover kinetic energy. Energy constantly shifts between potential and kinetic, minus small losses due to friction.

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