Question

A ride in an amusement park called scream machine swings the riders around a complete vertical circle during the course of the ride.
Identify the point at which the potential energy is maximum?

• A. Point A
• B. Point B
• C. Point C
• D. Point D
• E. Point E

Answer 1

The correct option is E Point E

During vertical circular motion, potential energy of the rider is the maximum when he is at the highest position of the motion i.e point E.