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Paper 3 structured question: Energy

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Energy conservation in a roller coaster.

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Roller Coaster Energy Diagram

A roller coaster starts at a high point and descends to a low point, converting potential energy to kinetic energy.

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    State the energy transformation that occurs as the roller coaster descends.

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Pendulum Energy Diagram

A pendulum swings back and forth. At the highest point, it has maximum potential energy and minimum kinetic energy. At the lowest point, it has maximum kinetic energy and minimum potential energy.

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    State the type of energy present at the highest point of the swing.

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