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How does mass effect potential and kinetic energy on a roller coaster?
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How does mass effect potential and kinetic energy on a roller coaster?

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Potential energy is measured by mass * gravity * height. So, the larger the mass on a roller coaster, the more potential energy it has.

Also, the higher it is, the more potential energy it has.
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