Question

click the \step\ button on the simulation to observe the energy at different points on the roller coaster ride. use the information from the pie chart in the simulation to complete the sentences. kinetic energy is greatest at. potential energy is greatest at. kinetic energy decreases between steps.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall energy - conservation principle

On a roller - coaster, kinetic energy ($K=\frac{1}{2}mv^{2}$) is greatest at the lowest point as speed is maximum there, and potential energy ($U = mgh$) is greatest at the highest point.

Step2: Analyze the points

The lowest point among the given options is likely to have the greatest kinetic energy, and the highest point is likely to have the greatest potential energy. Without specific height and speed values from the simulation, we assume based on general physics principles.

Answer:

Kinetic energy is greatest at: point 3 (assuming it is the lowest point among the options).
Potential energy is greatest at: point 1 (assuming it is the highest point among the options).
(Note: The actual answers depend on the specific details from the simulation's pie - chart and the heights and speeds at each point. If more information were provided, a more accurate answer could be given.)