Roller Coaster Physics

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Roller Coaster Physics. Mrs. Anna Ward James Martin MS. Do Now!!! Sketch the diagram. http://science.howstuffworks.com/engineering/structural/roller-coaster3.htm. Your challenge. To create a roller coaster track that will transport a marble through two loops and two hills You will use: - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Roller Coaster Physics

Mrs. Anna WardJames Martin MS

Your challenge

• To create a roller coaster track that will transport a marble through two loops and two hills

• You will use:– A marble– Up to four pieces of foam noodle– Duct Tape

• Label your roller coaster using the Potential Energy and Kinetic Energy Signs

Rules for the Noodles

• No hitting or whacking people (unless you are a teacher…this is absolutely permitted!!!!)

• Do not make inappropriate gestures• Do not tear the noodle• Do not bite the noodle (we have some

chewers on the team)• If you ruin a noodle you will have to replace it.