Lab: Conservation of Energy in a Roller Coaster
Students design and build a small roller coaster to investigate the conservation of mechanical energy and energy transformations.
Key Questions
- Analyze how potential and kinetic energy transform throughout a roller coaster's path.
- Evaluate the impact of friction and air resistance on the conservation of mechanical energy in the system.
- Design modifications to the roller coaster to ensure a successful loop or specific final velocity.
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