Roller Coasters’ Speed & Energy

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Roller Coasters’ Speed & Energy

Energy

Physical Science

Mechanical Energy

4-PS3-1

Connection Video

TEKS Science 3.8.B

4-PS3-1

3.2.4.A

We explore what aspects impact the speed of a roller coaster and consider how that relates to energy of a roller coaster. Using dot plots we explore the data as you can in the [Roller Coaster Forces](https://tuvalabs.com/datasets/us_roller_coasters_elementary/activities/828) activity.