A. Directions: Study the diagram of the roller coaster below. Put a check ()mark if the statement is TRUE or FALSE.FIRST HILLSCALELOcm -3.0 mSrreub ILLBETHIREND OF RbeTRUEFALSE1. The mechanical energy of the rollercoaster at A is equal to that at C.2. The kinetic energy of the rollercoaster at C is zero.3. The roller coaster has its maximumpotential energy at D?4. The roller coaster has its maximumkinetic energy at A? 5. The potential energy of the rollercoaster at A is equal to that at D.6. The kinetic energy of the rollercoaster at B is equal to that at E.7. The potential energy of the rollercoaster at D is equal to that at G.8. The potential energy of the rollercoaster at A is equal to its kinetic energyat B.9. Work is done against gravity as theroller coaster moves from C to D.10. The work done in moving the rollercoaster from B to A is equal to its kineticenergy at B

Note- K.E = Kinetic Energy PE= Potential Energy Mechanical Energy or Total Energy= KE + PE

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1. The mechanical energy of the roller coaster at A is equal to that at C. 2. The kinetic energy of the roller coaster at C is zero. 3. The roller coaster has its maximum potential energy at D?

College Physics

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305952300

Author:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, Chris Vuille

Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 1CQ: Estimate the order of magnitude of the length, in meters, of each of the following; (a) a mouse, (b)...

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