High/Low Road

 

High/Low Road Demo Picture

  • Purpose: Demonstrate properties of gravitational potential
    energy.
  • Though balls start and end at same height and with same velocity,
    ball on longer track traverses path more quickly.
  • Located in L02, section B2

 

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.

 

 

Coaster Track

 

Coaster Track Demo Picture
Coaster Track Demo Picture 2

  • Purpose: Nice for illustrating gravitational potential energy
    problems.
  • Use ring stands and duct tape to set up.
  • Two different coaster tracks are on the shelf. One of them
    is more flexible and easier to use.
  • Located in L02, section B2