Standard Science Primary 6 Energy

At which point does a roller coaster car have the MOST gravitational potential energy?

A At the top of the tallest hill.
B While it is moving fastest in the middle of a loop.
C Just as it is coming to a stop at the end of the ride.
D At the bottom of the tallest hill.
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Step 1: Gravitational Potential Energy (GPE) depends on the mass and height of the object. Step 2: The higher an object is from the ground, the more GPE it has. Step 3: The top of the tallest hill is the highest point of the ride.

Correct answer: At the top of the tallest hill.

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