Science Explainer- Everyday Mysteries: Why don’t I fall out of an upside-down roller coaster? - Formative Staff | Library

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Drag each answer choice into the correct space.

When at rest, a roller coaster has  ______________ energy, as it starts moving, ____________ energy increases. Riders remain in their carts due to ____________.

Drag each roller coaster scenario into the category that matches its related energy type.

is at the top of a steep incline, just before it begins to descend
speeds down a hill
is at the highest point on the track
moving through twists and turns
is pulled up the first hill by a chain
slows down due to wind resistance

Kinetic energy
Potential energy

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Which statements accurately describe the principles involved in roller coaster operation, based on the information in the passage? Select three correct answers.