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Understand and apply the principle of conservation of energy to simple scenarios, including the ability to interpret basic flow diagrams.

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Understand and apply the principle of conservation of energy to simple scenarios, including the ability to interpret basic flow diagrams

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You need to be able to understand and apply the principle of conservation of energy to simple scenarios, including the ability to interpret basic flow diagrams.
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Energy Flow in a Roller Coaster

As the roller coaster climbs to the top of the first hill, it gains potential energy. As it descends, this potential energy is converted to kinetic energy.

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Analyse Describe the energy transformations that occur as the roller coaster moves from the top of the hill to the bottom.
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