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

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Read the passage Everyday Mysteries: Why don’t I fall out of an upside-down roller coaster? Then answer the questions below.
Read the passage Everyday Mysteries: Why don’t I fall out of an upside-down roller coaster? Then answer the questions below.
Required
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 ____________.
Other Answer Choices:
kinetic
inertia
potential
Required

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

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

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