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Loop the Loop

 

Loop the Loop Demo Picture

  • Purpose: Use concepts of gravitational, rotational, and kinetic
    energy to calculate height at which ball must be released to just remain in
    contact with track as it loops the loop.
  • Located in L02, section B3. Balls located in L02, section
    A1.

 

 

Posted in Mechanics, Rotational Dynamics, Work and EnergyTagged gravitational, kinetic, loop, potential, the, track

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