A student is providing evidence to support the following central idea:
Roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts.
14. Which statement provides the best evidence to support this central idea?
(1 point)
Responses
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The fastest roller coaster in the world travels close to 150 miles per hour.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
The first roller coaster was created in 1884 for a park in Coney Island, New York.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Fast-moving roller coasters are located in many countries all over the world.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track.
Question 16
15. Which option describes an interaction in a text that you might analyze?
(1 point)
Responses
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
a notable difference between people, things, events, and ideas
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
statistical evidence such as data from a scientific experiment
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas
a significant similarity between people, things, events, or ideas
The statement "Potential energy turns to kinetic energy as gravity pulls the roller coaster along the track" provides the best evidence to support the central idea that roller coasters are designed by engineers who harness the power of physics to deliver an exhilarating experience for theme park enthusiasts. This statement directly relates to the physics principles involved in roller coaster design and operation.
An interaction in a text that you might analyze refers to the effect that one person, thing, event, or idea has on another.