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Roller Coaster Physics Investigation
Title | Roller Coaster Physics Investigation |
Description | An inquiry-based activity that strengthens understanding about energy conservation. Students design roller coaster tracks and test them. Post-lab questions include ideas about circular motion as well. |
Subject | Physics |
Level | High School, Middle School |
Type | Concept Questions, Homework, Lab |
Duration | 90 minutes |
Answers Included | No |
Language | English |
Keywords | acceleration, conservation of energy, kinetic, potential |
Simulation(s) | Energy Skate Park |
Author(s) | Scott McCurdy |
Contact Email | scmccurdy@smcps.org |
School / Organization | St Mary's County Public Schools |
Date submitted | 5/5/08 |
Date updated | 11/14/08 |