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If it were released from the top of the ramp, the cart would have maximum kinetic energy at the bottom of the ramp since the gravitational energy at the top of the ramp is converted into the kinetic energy of the cart.
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∙ 13y agoIt's determined by how high or low a object has.
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What are the main energy transfers that happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track fromthe start of the ride to the end?
Basically the main energy transfers in a Roller Coasters are, Gravitational Potential Energy (PE), Kinetic Energy (KE) and some energy is lost through Heat and Sound.
The ball rolling down an incline has its maximum potential energy at what point?
At the top, since potential energy is referred to an objects location, the highest the object the highest its potential energy.
How will raising the end of the dynamics track give the cart the same acceleration each time?
The acceleration of cart is dependent on angle of inclination. So angle will change acceleration. mgSin(theta)
Please help... What are the main energy transfers that happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track from the start of the ride to the end?
We start with the fundamental tenet that all closed system objects have some total energy TE that can be neither created nor destroyed. Which is to say TE = constant as long as we are not adding energy to it like through work or taking energy out of it like through friction. So all objects can have a TE = PE + KE + QE = constant; where PE is potential energy, KE is kinetic energy, and QE is all other energies, like friction heat or work done on the object. So let's see what happens to the RC cart at its various waypoints along the tracks. While it's picking up passengers, TE = PE + KE = 0, the cart has no energy. It's just sitting there not moving, waiting for you to climb aboard. And it's at the lowest point on the tracks; so there is no potential energy. Now, as you are safely aboard, the cart is pulled up by the force F of some motor pulling it up to the (gasp) highest peak H on the track. So work energy QE is added to TE and we now have TE = QE = PE because all that work was transformed into potential energy TE = PE = mgH where m is the mass of the cart and you at the height H. And over you go. At the peak H you and the cart have TE = PE = mgH potential energy, but for a moment no kinetic energy KE. But discounting friction losses, now that H is getting smaller as you plunge toward a low point h < H in the track the potential energy drops from PE = mgH to pe = mgh < mgH = PE. And there you are, since TE = constant = PE + ke if the PE is getting smaller, pe < PE, the kinetic energy ke must be getting bigger KE > ke to keep TE constant. That means the cart's speed is increasing as you fall to the bottom of the track's height. To use your term, the PE has been transferred to KE by the drop from that height H. But you survive that breath taking plunge and because the cart has lots of KE at the bottom, it continues on past the h point and starts to climb back up to yet another high point. And because TE = KE + pe = constant as the cart and you go back up you are converting that kinetic energy into a new potential energy level; so at the second high point you have TE = PE and virtually no kinetic energy at the new peak. All this repeats for every plunge along the way. In sum, the conversions (transfers) go something like: TE = 0 + QE = PE + ke = pe + KE = PE + ke = ... = constant. Where we see the potential energy at each high point is traded off for kinetic energy at each low point. But, overall, the total energy stays constant when friction is discounted.
How does mass effect how far a given object will fly of a ramp?
Mass shouldn't make any difference. Rolling down a ramp, any mass should reach the end with the same speed. Flying off the ramp, any mass should fly for the same amount of time before it hits the ground. If there's any difference, it's because of more or less friction coming down the ramp, and more or less air resistance against different shapes while flying.
What are the main energy transfers that happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track fromthe start of the ride to the end?
Basically the main energy transfers in a Roller Coasters are, Gravitational Potential Energy (PE), Kinetic Energy (KE) and some energy is lost through Heat and Sound.
How would a motor lift a ramp?
depends on how you want to LIFT the ramp...if this is a school experiment then you could simply use a 12v motor....the motor being connected to a pulley on the end of which is a string....one end of the string being attached to the ramp (by a hook, say)....turn the motor on slowly and the ramp should come up...right?...if this is an engineer's task (heavy duty ramp and heavy duty cables) then u just need a VERY powerful motor, a steel pulley, and cable(s)mushfeque@live.com
Where do you get the limestone in aqw?
at the end of mining cart trip
The ball rolling down an incline has its maximum potential energy at what point?
At the top, since potential energy is referred to an objects location, the highest the object the highest its potential energy.
Can you stop on a freeway on ramp if necessary?
You CAN stop on a freeway ramp. Sometimes it's mandatory, like when the ramp signal is red, or if there is a traffic jam on the freeway. You should not stop on a freeway ramp if you can help it because you are risking a ear end collision.
Can you go to the moon on a ramp and skateboard?
That would be pretty hard to do. You would have to have a seriously powerful rocket propelled skateboard and a space suit to do something like going to the moon on a ramp and skateboard. Please don't try it. That probably wouldn't end so well for either of us.
Do horses pull carraiges or push from the front?
A horse obviously cannot grasp a towing conveyance, so in order to move an object it needs the assistance of a horse harness. In the case of the harness, the horse pushes forward to move the cart, however basic physics define this as pulling the cart. Yes, the horse is pushing forward, but it is pushing the harness, NOT the cart. The cart is being PULLED by the harness with the horse providing the energy to move the cart. Some mistakenly believe this means the horse pushes the cart, but they are mistaken. With the weight of the cart (mass) being moved forward (force) from behind the energy source (horse), by definition the cart is being PULLED, regardless of the horse's type of energy exerted on the connecting harness.
Where is the chamber of fire beetle in wizard101?
Find Danforth, then go up the ramp three levels. Turn right at the end of the third ramp.
Will a full can or empty can reach the end of a ramp?
A full can will reach faster
How do you get up the ramp in Solaceon town to go to the day care garden?
you cant i just went up ramp it a dead end blocked by trees.
Where is the fuse on a club car golf cart?
under the seat. the end
When does the skateboard ramp competition on the Railslide website for a micro mini ramp end?
they hold 2 comps a year so its June for the first one and October for the second
