Physics Of A Rollercoaster Car
Based on the height of the rollercoaster car, the speed may or may not increase. The speed is the distance an object moves compared to the time it takes the object to move the equation is v=d/t. The speed should increase causing the object to accelerate as the momentum carries it down the ramp. The acceleration (Vf-Vi/t) is the time it takes the object’s velocity (v=d/t) to change and the object’s momentum is the mass times the velocity. The weight of the car (weight=9.8m/s2 multiplied by the mass) is the amount of gravity acting upon the object. While the object is in motion it’s mechanical advantage (MA=OF/IF) should increase depending on the speed. The mechanical advantage of the ramp is base on how many times the input force increases in a machine.The ramps kinetic energy (KE=1/2mv2) is based on the motion of the object going down the ramp. The kinetic energy will also create potential/stored energy as it is released down the ramp.
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To show how knowledge has been advanced, a model of a rollercoaster has been built. Using the model coaster, calculate the velocity, acceleration, momentum and power.
Hypothesis: If the roller coaster car is placed higher on the ramp, then it will accelerate as it travels through the rollercoaster tracks.
Materials:
K'Nex Roller
To show how knowledge has been advanced, a model of a rollercoaster has been built. Using the model coaster, calculate the velocity, acceleration, momentum and power.
Hypothesis: If the roller coaster car is placed higher on the ramp, then it will accelerate as it travels through the rollercoaster tracks.
Materials:
K'Nex Roller