A 1,200 kg roller coaster car starts rolling up a slope at a speed of 15 m/s. What is the highest point it could reach?

11.48 m

Explanation:

The following data were obtained from the question:

Mass (m) of the roller coaster = 1200 Kg

Initial velocity (u) = 15 m/s.

Final velocity (v) = 0 m/s (at highest point)

Acceleration due to gravity (g) = 9.8 m/s²

Highest point (h) =?

The highest point reached by the roller coaster can be obtained as illustrated below:

h = u²/2g

h = 15² / 2 × 9.8

h = 225/19.6

h = 11.48 m

Therefore, the highest point reached by the roller-coaster is 11.48 m

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