Description

Overview:

A high speed video clip of a roller coaster is used as an example of conservation of mechanical energy. Students use the video to determine whether mechanical energy is conserved while the roller coaster rolls up, and then back down a hil.

Subject:

Engineering, Technology, Physics

Level:

High School, Community College / Lower Division

Material Type:

Activity/Lab, Data Set, Lecture

Author:

Peter Bohacek

Provider:

ComPADRE Digital Library

Date Added:

08/28/2012