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Why is there an apostrophe in roller coaster's?
Roller coaster's doesn't take the place of anything but it shows possession. Example: roller coaster's design
Where is gravity on a roller coaster?
It is present everywhere.
What makes a roller coaster go?
electricity and gravity
What forces stop a roller coaster?
Gravity and Friction
What happens to a roller coaster if there is no gravity?
It would not move
Is a roller coaster the only example of a closed energy system?
No, the roller coaster is not the only example of a closed energy system.
How can a roller coaster move along a track when it has no motor?
Gravity.
What is the force that pulls the cars downward on a roller coaster?
Gravity
How is a roller coaster an example of potential energy?
A rollar coaster is a good example of electricitiy because on a roller coaster its easy to see where POTENTIAL and KINETIC energry fall.
When does a roller coaster increase kinetic energy?
A roller coaster increases kinetic energy when it is going downhill, as gravity is pulling it down and accelerating it. The potential energy is converted into kinetic energy as the roller coaster gains speed.
What was the name of the first roller coaster?
Gravity Pleasure Switchback Railway
Where does a roller coaster get its energy from?
It depends on which type of roller coaster. Some of then use a magnet to get their speed. Other use a pressure, or they just let gravity do all the work.
