Question

Explain why the roller coaster’s potential energy is greater at point 1 than at point 4.

Answer 1

Because the height. At the point 1 the high is higher. The potencial energy =mgh. Where m(objete mass), g(gravity) and h(height), if you see this formula more height more energy.

Answer 2

Potential energy is higher when it is at the first point because it lacks an appropriate operating force and is being stored. At the fourth point, it possesses a significant running force and kinetic energy. Hence, point 1 has more potential energy than point 4, and vice versa