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Describe how a roller coaster works in terms of using potential energy and kinetic energy:

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Traditionally, the coaster cars are pulled up the first hill by a chain; as the cars climb, they gain potential energy. Then, when the cars descend this hill, potential energy is again changed to kinetic energy. This conversion between potential and kinetic energy continues throughout the ride.

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