Physics of a Rollercoaster Cushing过山车的库欣物理学.pptVIP

By Dave Damato Coulter Somes How is Physics Present in Coasters? What Makes A Roller Coaster Work Acceleration Rate of change in velocity Slope Downward Upward Centripetal force (the center seeking force) Force that makes an object move in a circle Uniform Circular Motion The motion of a object around the center of a circle in such a manner that speed is constant and unchanging (loop) Colthoid Much smaller radius at the top than at the bottom Key factor to prevent cars from approaching at too high of speeds and equalizes force as the coaster moves into the loop Energy An objects ability to do work Kinetic Potential Force Push or pull on an object Balanced Force: Equal forces applied on each side Does not yield a change in velocity Unbalanced Force: Unequal forces applied that yield a change in velocity Friction Force that acts against the car resisting motion Affected by: Weight/Surface Pressure Gravity Most important force involved in a roller coaster Keeps the coaster on the track Inertia Resistance to move More mass = greater amount of inertia G-Forces (gravitational forces) Change constantly throughout ride Decent Velocity An objects speed in a specific direction Velocity changes with a change in direction Turns = same speed, different velocity Momentum Force/Speed of movement Object mass multiplied by its velocity Work Force used to move an object Ex. Gravity pulling the coaster down the track Mass Measure of inertia Fun Facts -Running Wheels Guides -Friction wheels Central lateral movement -Final set Keeps coaster on track Potential/Kinetic Energy Experiment Car = .5kg Height of gate trial 1 Gate 1: 14cm Gate 2: .075cm Calculations (Gate 1) Potential Energy mgh = .5(10)(.14) = .7J Kinetic Energy ?(.5)(.775)^2 = 1.50 J Total Energy .7 +.150 = .85 Calculations (Gate 2) Potential Energy mgh = .5(10)(.075) = .375 J Kinetic Energy ?(.5)(1.480)^2 = .5476 J Total Energy .375 +.5476 = .9226 Data Table Explanation of Results % Change? .9226-.85=.0726