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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
    • I. Friction
    • J. Gravitational Acceleration
    • K. Kinematics
    • L. Momentum and Collisions
    • M. Nonlinear Mechanics
    • N. Rotational Inertia
      • 10. Loop the Loop
      • 20. Rolling Objects
      • 30. Rotational Acceleration
      • 40. Torsion Pendulum
      • 50. Turntable and Weights
    • 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

10. Loop the Loop

The Loop the Loop track can be reintroduced here, and the rotational energy of the rolling ball added to the calculation of the height that the ball must be released to just make it around the track. Note that the ball does not ride on its bottom, but partly up on its sides. You will still need to add in "a couple of inches of friction." (See Loop the Loop (Energy))

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