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What is the stop height on a roller coaster and how is it affected by friction and air resistance?
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Stop Height is the maximum height an object can reach without rolling backward. On a roller coaster, stop height is set by the height of the first hill. No subsequent points can be higher than this height. Friction and air resistance take energy away from the coaster and therefore reduce the stop height.
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Why do the hills of a coaster decrease in height throughout the ride?
The hills in the track of a roller coaster gradually decline in height due to the speed and friction the train of the coaster is receiving. As the friction of the tracks affect the train, it begins to lose its momentum. The heights of the hills decrease so the train can successfully make it from start to finish.
When there is no friction what is the only factor that effects the final speed of a roller coaster?
Height of the tallest hill, I guess is the answer. There could be some other factors in the shape of the course like twists or spirals which would have some angular effect on the speed, as well.
Discuss the design of the roller coaster shown in the sketch in terms of the conservation of energy.?
The design is impractical. Note that the summit of each hill on the roller coaster is the same height, so the PE of the car at the top of each hill would be the same. If no energy were spent in overcoming friction, the car would get to the second summit with as much energy as it starts with. But in practice, there is considerable friction, and the car would not roll to its initial height and have the same energy. So the maximum height of succeeding summits should be lower to compensate for friction.
What does stop height mean?
The maximum height the roller coaster can/will reach
What is the difference between a hyper-coaster and a giga-coaster?
A hyper-coaster is a large roller coaster that has a lift hill height of at least 200 feet. A giga-coaster is larger, with a lift hill of at least 300 feet.
How much mechanical energy is at the top of a roller coaster?
It depends on the roller coaster's height,speed,and location. :p
Does shot put have friction?
That is a very broad question, but the way I interpreted the question was whether there is friction between the thrower and the shot put. Everything that is in contact with each other has friction, so the answer is yes, but when the shot put leaves the throwers hand, the only thing decelerating the shot is gravity for the height, and air resistance for the distance. The air resistance doesn't really do much, so the only thing that really slows down a shot put is gravity, so make sure to get enough height!
How much do you have to weigh to ride a roller coaster at six flags?
It is not based on your weight to be able to ride a roller coaster, it is based on your height, and each ride requires you to be a certain height.
How many meters is the hill height of a roller coaster?
That depends on the ride .
Where on a roller coaster is potential energy at the highest?
Potential energy is highest at the dead top of the highest point on the roller coaster. It is lowest at the lowest point. Kinetic energy (motion energy) is highest at the point where the velocity is highest. This depends on the design. A good guess is dead bottom of the longest fall, but on a complex coaster ride there are other possibilities. Also, air resistance and friction can change this.
Physics roller coaster questions really need help desperately?
Hi guys, I have 11 roller coaster questions for my physics class, i tried doing them myself, but i haven't succeeded they are really hard, it takes like a genus to do them :( So I'd really appreciate any help with any or all the 11 questions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ok so the data: -Track length= 1417m -Train mass= 4536 Kg -Greatest height= 38.7 m (first incline) -Length of 1st drop= 44.8 m -length of first lift= 100 m (Chain speed: 2.7 m/s) -Maximum speed= 106.7 km/h -Length of ride= 2 min, 23s - Gravity forces= up to 1.65g's in the dips (1g=9.8m/(s)^2 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Questions: 1- How long does it take for the coaster to climb the first hill? 2-What is the climbing angle of the first incline? 3- What is the maximum gravitational potential energy for the coaster as measured above the lowest point in the ride? 4- What is the average speed of the entire ride? 5- What is the maximum kinetic energy for the coaster? 6- Assume a speed at the top pf the 1st hill of 2.7 m/s and a vertical drop of 44.8 m. What should be the speed at the bottom of the hill with no friction or air resistance losses? 7- How large are the actual friction or air resistance losses in km/h? 8- How long is the track down the first drop? 9- What is the friction and air resistance loss per meter during the drop? 10- If the coaster had the same frictional and air resistance losses for the whole trip, would it reach the station? 11- Do you expect friction/air resistance losses to be greater or less in the latter part of the ride? Explain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Once again thank u so much for any input :) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please answer below:
Can you go into space on roller coaster tycoon 3?
Yes you have to use the cheat for no limits on roller coaster height and then build your roller coaster extremely high (it will take ages) then ride it and you leave earth eventually.
