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.