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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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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?

At the start, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the cart descends. Kinetic energy is then converted back to potential energy as the cart ascends a hill. Friction between the cart and the track may also cause some energy to be converted to heat.


How will raising the end of the dynamics track give the cart the same acceleration each time?

Raising the end of the dynamics track increases the height difference between the start and end points of the track. This allows the cart to convert more potential energy into kinetic energy as it moves down the track, resulting in a consistent increase in speed and acceleration despite differences in starting heights.


How do you stop a toy car from going down a ramp?

You can stop a toy car from going down a ramp by placing a barrier at the end of the ramp, such as a wall or a book. Another option is to alter the slope of the ramp to make it less steep so that the car doesn't pick up enough speed to continue rolling. Additionally, you can manually hold the car in place at the top of the ramp.


The ball rolling down an incline has its maximum potential energy at what point?

The ball has its maximum potential energy at the top of the incline, before it starts rolling down. This is because at that point, it is the farthest away from the ground and has the most potential to do work as it descends.


What are the main energy transfer sthat happen as a roller coaster cart travels along the track from the start of the ride to the end?

At the top of the hill the roller coaster car has potential energy and no kinetic energy but as the car goes down the hill the kinetic energy increases and the potential energy decreases. This pattern continues at every top and every bottom of each hill. A roller coaster track is built with each hill getting a little smaller each time as the car looses energy over each hill due to air resistance and friction. As the car travels along the tracks some of the kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy because of the friction.

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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?

At the start, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy as the cart descends. Kinetic energy is then converted back to potential energy as the cart ascends a hill. Friction between the cart and the track may also cause some energy to be converted to heat.


How will raising the end of the dynamics track give the cart the same acceleration each time?

Raising the end of the dynamics track increases the height difference between the start and end points of the track. This allows the cart to convert more potential energy into kinetic energy as it moves down the track, resulting in a consistent increase in speed and acceleration despite differences in starting heights.


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


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.


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.


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.


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.


Will a full can or empty can reach the end of a ramp?

A full can will reach faster


How might you use a rope and a pulley to move a wagon up the ramp?

To move a wagon up a ramp using a rope and a pulley, you would first attach one end of the rope to the wagon and the other end to a pulley positioned at the top of the ramp. By pulling down on the free end of the rope, the pulley system would create a mechanical advantage, allowing you to lift the wagon more easily. The pulley redirects the force you apply, making it easier to move the wagon up the incline. This setup reduces the effort needed to overcome gravity and friction.


What is the effect of ramp length on the speed of a marble?

A longer ramp length will typically result in a higher speed for the marble due to the increased distance it has to accelerate. This allows the marble to gain more momentum before reaching the end of the ramp.


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 can you find the end of the autobahn sign?

The end of the autobahn sign can be found at the exit ramp or the point where the autobahn ends.