Lab 4: Conservation of Energy

Winter 2004


Cartoon Physics Exercises

There are several short physics cartoon questions or puzzles. Work through the questions, and then see me and check your answers.


Roller Coasters

  1. Take a look at the roller coaster apparatus. Answer the following questions before you start experimenting. Discuss as a group, and be sure to write down your hypotheses.
    1. At the end of which track will the ball be moving the fastest? Why?
    2. If a race were held, the ball in which track would get to the bottom the first? Why?
  2. Now experiment and see if your hypotheses were correct. Discuss.


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