Kinetic and Potential Energy Transfer (simple) — free printable diagram

About this illustration

A roller-coaster diagram illustrating kinetic and potential energy transfer across five positions (A through E). Position A (top left) is labelled 'max GPE, zero KE'; Position C (bottom centre) is labelled 'max KE, zero GPE'; Position E (top right) is labelled 'top again'. Bar charts below each position show relative GPE (blue) and KE (orange) levels. Arrows show 'GPE converts to KE' (downhill) and 'KE converts to GPE' (uphill). Formula boxes define GPE = mgh and KE = ½mv². An Energy Efficiency Sankey-style diagram shows 100% input splitting into 80–90% useful output (movement) and 10–20% wasted heat (friction, air resistance).

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