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2. at which position does the rollercoaster have the greatest potential…

Question

  1. at which position does the rollercoaster have the greatest potential energy? a. at the top of the hill b. halfway down the hill c. towards the bottom of the hill d. at the top of a smaller hill.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

The gravitational - potential energy of an object is given by the formula $U = mgh$, where $m$ is the mass, $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity, and $h$ is the height. For a roller - coaster, the higher it is, the greater its potential energy. Among the given options, the top of the hill is the highest position.

Answer:

A. At the top of the hill