A 1943 kg rollercoaster is released from an initial height of 52 m above the ground and will eventually reach Point Awhich is 16 m above the ground, and Point Bwhich is 35 m above the ground. How fast is the car moving at Point A? Note: There is no friction on this track?

A 1943 kg rollercoaster is released from an initial height of 52 m above the ground and will eventually reach Point Awhich is 16 m above the ground, and Point Bwhich is 35 m above the ground. How fast is the car moving at Point A? Note: There is no friction on this track?

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