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.

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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.

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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 ____________.

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

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

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

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

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

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