Roller Coaster Physics

Mrs. Anna WardJames 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:– 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.