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The maximum potential energy in a roller coaster is at _____(a) the top of the steep climb(b) somewhere during the climb(c) somewhere during the descent(d) the lowest point after the climbI had been asked this question during an interview.This intriguing question comes from Various Forms of Energy : The Law of Conservation of Energy topic in chapter Work, Energy and Power of Physics – Class 11

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Correct option is (a) the top of the STEEP climb

The BEST I can explain: The potential ENERGY is given by;

PE = m x g x h

where;

PE = Potential energy

m = Mass of the object

g = ACCELERATION due to gravity

h = Height of the object

Hence, the higher the object, the greater the potential energy.



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