A. Marble Roller Coasters
Instructions (Part I): Carefully watch the following videos to understand the relationship between potential and kinetic energy in roller coasters.
Instructions (Part II ): Carefully observe the images and videos below to learn how to build your own roller coaster out foam pipe and a marble.
Instructions (Part III): Using the provided materials, construct a roller coaster that guides your marble through at least one loop, one turn, and one corkscrew.
Instructions (Part IV): Reflect on the videos from earlier today and label the area of highest potential energy with a piece of tape marked “Max PE” and the area of highest kinetic energy with a piece marked “Max KE.”
Instructions (Part V): Record a video of your marble completing the entire roller coaster. Enter your first name in the “Subject” field. Below, you will find a QR code to simplify the upload process. Once successful, modify your roller coaster to include an additional loop, turn, or corkscrew.
