P3 gpe reducing risk in collision (1)

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18 SECTION C – Module P3 9

Five people ride on a roller coaster. D B

W X Y Z

A

C

(a) At position D, the roller coaster has the greatest gravitational potential energy (GPE). Explain why, using the equation: GPE = mgh ................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. [1] (b) Roller coaster car W is empty. Josef thinks that the roller coaster car W has no momentum as it moves down the slope. Is he correct? ........................................... Explain your answer. ................................................................................................................................................... .............................................................................................................................................. [1]

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