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Table of Contents

  • 1. Mechanics
    • A. First Day Demos
    • B. First Law, Inertia
    • C. Second Law
    • D. Third Law
    • E. Angular Momentum
    • F. Ballistics
    • G. Center of Mass Demonstrations
    • H. Energy
      • 10. "Faith in Physics" Pendulum
      • 20. Galilean Pendulum & Track
      • 30. Loop the Loop
      • 40. Measurement of Horsepower
      • 50. Perpetual Motion Top
    • I. Friction
    • J. Gravitational Acceleration
    • K. Kinematics
    • L. Momentum and Collisions
    • M. Nonlinear Mechanics
    • N. Rotational Inertia
    • O. Statics
    • P. Torque
    • Q. Uniform Circular Motion
    • R. Vectors and Forces
    • S. Data Studio
  • 2. Harmonic Motion, Waves and Sound
  • 3. Matter and Thermodynamics
  • 4. Electricity and Magnetism
  • 5. Light and Optics
  • 6. Modern Physics
  • 7. Astronomy
  • 8. Software and Multimedia
  • 9. Index and code conversion from older manual
  • External Resources

30. Loop the Loop

A ball is rolled down an inclined track which has a vertical 360° loop at the bottom. The rolling ball stays on the track if started from the proper height on the incline. Friction and the rotational energy of rolling must be taken into account. Note that the ball does not roll on its bottom, so it uses even more rotational energy than a rolling sphere.

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