1. Draft – notebook 140 points Typewritten Report – 140 points
Roller Coaster
Draft – notebook 140 points
Typewritten Report – 140 points

2. Roller Coaster Model
Build a working open track 2 loops roller coaster with a marble catch at the end .
Before finalizing your design :
Read the Roller Coaster Documents
Measure the length of the track – pipe insulation you will be using in meters.

3. I. Purpose – 5 points
To construct an open two loop roller coaster that will allow the marble to roll successfully from start to finish.
To identify all Physics concepts related to roller coaster.

4. II. Background Information-15 points
Write 3 paragraphs about roller coaster design
References / Bibliography
Web address book title
Website name authors
Author edition
Date pages

5. III. Physics Concepts- 25 points
Identify , Discuss , Explain , Define , Relate at least 5 physics concepts to the roller coaster design . List the 5 physics concepts’ related equations Web address book title Website name authors Author edition Date pages

6. IV. Materials- 5 points
Styrofoam pipe insulation Tape Marble Meter stick Stop watch

7. V. Diagrams- 5 points
Draw the perspective 2 open loop roller coaster. Draw with measurement and label

8. VI. Construction Procedures- 10points
At least 10 steps

9. VII. Experimental Procedures – 10points
Measure the length of the track in meters
Measure the height of the starting point in meters.
Measure the heights of the loops in meters.
Measure the time of the marble from start to finish using a stop watch for each roller coaster in seconds
Calculate the speed of the marble using speed v=length of the track / time for each roller coaster in m/s
Measure the mass of the marble in grams . Convert to kg .
Calculate the Kinetic energy using KE=1/2mv2 in joules
M- Mass of the marble in kg, v- velocity in m/s
8. Calculate the potential energy using U=PE=mgh in joules
M- Mass of the marble in kg, g=9.8m/s2, h- height of the starting point in meters

10. VIII. Data Table( height of the start, mass, time, length, speed, PE or U,KE or K )20 points
Roller Coaster#
Height of the
Starting point , m
Length
Track, m
Mass
Marble , kg
Time, sec
Speed (v) = length /time , m/s
KE= 1/2mv2, joules
U= PE-= mgh, joules 1 2 3 4 5
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11. IX. Calculations of at least 5 equations used

12. X. GRAPHS Height of the starting point VS KE
Height of the starting point VS PE
Height of the starting point VS speed

13. XI. Analysis of Results 3 paragraphs 20 points
Discussion how the roller coaster is constructed. Discussion what were tested , measured and calculated and explain these processes. Discuss the data you have gathered . Relate the height of the starting point with KE , PE and speed.

14. XII. Conclusion 10 points
Relate the height of the starting point with KE , PE and speed.

15. XIII. Photos – 5 points

16. XIV. Bibliography- 5 points at least 3 references use proper format