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Task 1:Explore the link below and take a virtual ride on Cedar Point’s Top Thrill Dragster. In the space provided, insert a sketch of what the roller coaster track looks like using the GOOGLE DRAWING TOOL. Next, label the points on the coaster sketch where the coaster has the greatest potential energy (P) and greatest kinetic energy (K). https://www.cedarpoint.com/play/rides/top-thrill-dragster Place sketch here:
Task 2: There are 2 types of potential energy. Visit the website below and view the video. After watching the video, explain how ELASTIC POTENTIAL ENERGY is converted into KINETIC ENERGY & how GRAVITATIONAL POTENTIAL ENERGY is converted into KINETIC ENERGY Potential Energy: Wile E Coyote & Roadrunner
Task 3: Visit the following Kinetic vs. Potential Energywebsite and take the quiz. Be sure to record your score. a. Click on “Play this Game” to begin and answer the questions. b. Click “check answers”. Correct any incorrect answers c. Click “Next exercise” and answer the following questions. Continue this for all three exercises. d. Once you have collected 3 coins you may move onto the next activity. Quiz Score: ________
Task 4: Visit the following Rags to Richeswebsite and take the quiz. Be sure to record your score. Play “Who Wants to be a Millionaire: Energy Edition”. GOOD LUCK!!!! You only get TWO chances to try and win $1,000,000. Write the amount of money you won from the first and second attempt below. $ won on first attempt _________ $ won on second attempt _________
Task 5: View the animation at the following website: ENERGY IN A ROLLER COASTER RIDE In the space provided, insert a drawing of the coaster using the DRAWING TOOL, then label the 3 points where potential energy is the greatest using arrows.. Insert drawing here:
Task 6: Create Your Own Roller Coaster a. Click “Begin” b. Select the “Height of the First Hill” c. Then click “next piece” d. Select the “Shape of the First Hill” e. Then click “next piece: exit path” f. Select the “Exit Path” g. Then click “next piece” h. Select the “Height of the Second Hill” i. Then click “next piece” j. Select the “Loop” k. Click “See Your Roller Coaster” -What were your safety ratings? -What was your fun rating?