Physics

Question

Where on the roller coaster

does the cart transfer

potential energy into kinetic

energy?

A. At point D

B. From B to C

C. From A to B

Answer

C. From A to B.

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At point A, the roller coaster cart is at its highest point, which means it has the most potential energy. As the cart moves from point A to point B, it begins to lose height and potential energy. This loss of potential energy is converted into kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion. Therefore, the transfer of potential energy into kinetic energy occurs from point A to point B.