Day 2 Session 2 Marble Roller Coaster Physics
🧠Background Knowledge
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🎓Objective
🎓Objective
- Build a marble roller coaster to demonstrate potential and kinetic energy.
🎢Careers Involving Roller Coasters
- Mechanical Engineer – Designs the ride systems and moving parts.
- Structural Engineer – Ensures the roller coaster is safe and stable.
- Civil Engineer – Prepares the land and foundations for coaster construction.
- Theme Park Designer – Plans the layout and story of the entire park.
- Ride Technician – Maintains and repairs roller coasters daily.
- Safety Inspector – Checks that all rides meet safety regulations.
- Electrical Engineer – Works on the power and control systems of the ride.
- Computer Programmer – Codes the ride control systems and effects.
- Architect – Designs the buildings, stations, and themed environments.
- Industrial Designer – Creates the look and feel of the coaster cars and seats.
- Animatronics Specialist – Builds moving characters and special effects along the ride.
- Sound Designer – Adds music and sound effects to enhance the experience.
- Graphic Designer – Designs signage, maps, and branding for the ride.
- Project Manager – Oversees the entire roller coaster construction project.
- Fabricator/Welder – Builds the steel track and frame of the coaster.
- Mathematician – Calculates curves, speeds, and forces.
- Ride Operator – Runs the roller coaster and ensures guests load/unload safely.
- Test Rider – Rides the roller coaster before opening to help test performance.
- Simulation Developer – Designs virtual coaster rides and training tools.
- Marketing Specialist – Promotes the new ride and attracts guests to the park.
đź‘·Build Your Coaster
Materials:
- Pipe Insulation
- Tape
- Skewers
- String
- Marble
Must Haves:Â
- One Loop
- One Turn
- One Corkscrew
After completing your roller coaster, 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.”
📱Upload Your Work
- 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.
